How To Get Your Marriage License
The Process to get your license is similar through out Texas. The bride and groom can obtain their marriage license from any County Courthouse, at the County Clerk's Office, in the State of Texas.
Harris County
Administration Building Downtown/County Clerk's Office 1001 Preston, 4th Floor Houston (713) 755-6405
Baytown 701 W. Baker Road Baytown (281) 422-0253
Chimney Rock 6000 Chimney Rock Houston ( 713) 660-7903
Clay Road 16715 Clay Road Houston (281) 859-0685
Clear Lake 16603 Buccaneer Clear Lake (281) 486-7250
Cypresswood 6831 Cypresswood Dr. Spring (281) 379-1057
Humble 7900 Will Clayton Parkway Humble (281) 540-1173
N. Shepard 7300 North Shepherd Houston (713) 697-5193
Pasadena 107 E. Shaw Pasadena (713) 473-9048
South Belt 10851 Scarsdale Houston (713) 464-0115
Montgomery
Main Office 210 W. Davis (Hwy 105) Conroe (936) 539-7885
East County Annex Hwy 59 and FM 1485 South Bound Feeder Road New Caney (281) 577-8976
South Annex 1520 Lake Front Circle The Woodlands (281) 364-4241
Note: A few Counties require an affidavit from each applicant stating they are not delinquent in any court-ordered child support payments. Please call the County Clerk's Office to see if this applies and for instructions on the process. (Harris County does not require this affidavit.)
The Bride and Groom should go to the County Clerk's Office to obtain their marriage license. Harris County Clerk's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. There is a 72 hour waiting period. This period cannot be waived unless:
a. An applicant is a member of the armed forces of the United States and is on active duty; or
b. An applicant obtains an order of a district court to waive the 72 hour waiting period.
****No Blood Tests or Health Certificates are Needed****
The Bride and Groom will need:
1. A valid form of identification - a driver's license from any state, a US passport or a certified copy of their birth certificate.
2. A Social Security Number.
3. The cost of a marriage license in Harris County is $41. The price for a marriage license can vary from county to county, so please contact the county in which you get the license. You may get your license in any county within Texas and it is valid even if married in a different county in Texas.
If either party was previously married, a divorce decree by either party must be final 30 days prior to the marriage taking place.
The Bride and Groom will need to give the license to the person who is officiating the ceremony, who will sign and complete the license. Instructions will be given on how to return it to the Courthouse for recording.
Contact Pastor Teri at:
(832) 527-9370 - (888) 797-7041 Fax
