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Travis County (Austin) adds a $100 non-resident surcharge if neither applicant can show proof of Texas residency — worth planning for if you’re traveling in for the ceremony.
| License fee | $81, reduced to $20 with a completed Twogether in Texas premarital course. A $100 surcharge applies if neither applicant has proof of Texas residency. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 72 hours after issuance (Texas statewide rule), waivable with the premarital course. |
| Documents / ID required | State-law-approved proof of identity for both applicants (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or similar). |
| License validity | 90 days from the date of issuance (Texas statewide rule). |
| Where & how to apply | Apply online or in person; both applicants must appear together at the Civil Family Courthouse, 1700 Guadalupe St., 4th Floor, Austin. |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Special notes
Out-of-state couples should budget for the $100 non-residency surcharge unless one applicant has Texas ID.
Certified copies in Travis County
$6 for the first certified copy (same price for each copy)
| Issued by | Travis County Clerk, Recording |
|---|---|
| Fee details | $6.00 per certified copy on the fee page. If the office does not place a recording sticker on the last page, an extra $4.00 page is added. |
| How to order | Through the County Clerk Recording division; see the marriage license page for current instructions. |
| Timing | Not stated. |
| Heads up | The clerk's general copy page lists a $5.00 certification plus $1.00 per page, and the marriage FAQ does not state a price. Some of these pages are more than a year old - call 512-854-9188 before paying. |
Source: Travis County Clerk - Recording Fee Information · checked October 2026 · How many copies do you need?
Official source: Travis County Clerk — https://countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/departments/recording/marriage-license/
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026
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