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El Paso County processes marriage licenses through the County Clerk’s office, which requires both applicants to appear together in person at the downtown office or one of three walk-in annexes; there is no online application.
| License fee | $82 standard fee for Texas residents. $22 for applicants who complete the state-approved “Twogether in Texas” premarital education course (this also waives the 72-hour waiting period). $181 for applicants who are not Texas residents. |
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| Waiting period | 72 hours after the license is issued, waived for applicants who complete the state-approved premarital education course, for active-duty military, or by court order (Texas statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID). Both applicants must know their Social Security number. Names print on the license exactly as shown on the ID. |
| License validity | 90 days from the date of issuance; the 72-hour waiting period counts against this window (Texas statewide rule). |
| Where & how to apply | In person only — both applicants must appear together at the downtown County Clerk office or one of the walk-in annexes. There is no online application portal. |
| Office hours | Downtown office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Annex offices (Northeast, Ysleta, Eastside): Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Special notes
Active-duty military members can have the 72-hour waiting period waived by showing military ID, and may also use Texas’s proxy marriage provisions in certain deployment situations. The clerk cannot alter the spelling of a name from what appears on your ID, so double-check your ID matches the name you want on the license.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage license cost in El Paso County?
$82 for Texas residents, dropping to $22 if both applicants complete the state-approved “Twogether in Texas” premarital education course. Non-Texas residents pay $181.
Is there a waiting period for a marriage license in El Paso County?
Yes, 72 hours after the license is issued under Texas state law. The wait is waived if both applicants complete the premarital education course, for active-duty military, or by court order.
Official source: El Paso County Clerk — https://www.epcounty.com/585/Marriage-License
Last verified: September 2026
Last verified: September 2026
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