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What is the cost of a marriage license? |
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The marriage license fee varies from county to county. Fees are roughly $71 in Harris County, $66 in Montgomery County, $67 in Brazoria County, $71 in Galveston County (cash only), $67 in Fort Bend County (can be reduced to $7 with State Approved Pre-Marital Course), $67 in Liberty County ($7 with Twogether Certificate), $66 in Bexar County, $42 in Chambers County, and $36 in Waller County (plus $6 for certified copy).
Accepted forms of payment are cash in most counties (some counties may accept other forms of payment). |
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What are the residency requirements for Texas? |
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None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Texas to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide. |
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Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued? |
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No, you will receive your license immediately. |
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Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry? |
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Yes, there is a mandatory 72 hour waiting period. The waiting period can be waived due to active military status. |
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What is the minimum age a woman or man may marry? |
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You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age. |
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What if one or both of us is younger than 18? |
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If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order. |
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Are blood tests or physical exams required? |
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No blood test or physical exam is required. |
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How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's issued? |
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Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued. |
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What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die? |
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If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. Information about obtaining a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be found by CLICKING HERE.. |
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Are proxy marriages legal? |
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Yes, marriage by proxy is allowed. |
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Are cousin marriages legal? |
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No, cousin marriages are not allowed. As of September 1, 2005, first cousin marriages were no longer allowed. |
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Are common law marriages legal? |
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Yes, common-law marriages are allowed. |
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Are same sex marriages legal? |
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No, same-sex marriages are not allowed. |
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