Marriage License Requirements in Texas
Texas requires both applicants to appear together in person at a County Clerk’s office — there is no fully online application. Requirements below apply statewide; fees and office locations are set by each county.
| Minimum age to marry | 18 without restriction. Under 18 requires a court order removing the disabilities of minority (Texas Family Code Ch. 31). |
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| Waiting period | 72 hours after the license is issued, waivable for active-duty military, by court order, or by completing a state-approved premarital education course. |
| License validity | 90 days from the date of issuance (the 72-hour wait counts against this window). |
| Blood test required | No |
Counties we cover in Texas
Requirements above are set by Texas state law and apply the same way in every county. The fee, hours, and exact application process are set locally — select your county above for those specifics.