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The following is the list of requirements for obtaining
a marriage license in the state of Texas:
ID REQUIREMENTS
You must present BOTH of the following items
in order to get a marriage license:
- Valid Driver's License or other acceptable ID (such as a passport
or military ID) issued by the state, another state, the United States,
or a foreign government, AND
- No Social Security Card is required, but you must provide the Social Security Number.
USING MAIDEN NAME ON MARRIAGE LICENSE
If you have been divorced and retained your maiden name
in the divorce, but your identification has your married name, bring in
a certified copy of the divorce decree that states your name was changed
back to your maiden name.
WHERE DO I GO TO GET MY MARRIAGE LICENSE?
- McKinney - 200 S. McDonald, Suite 120, Annex A, McKinney, TX 75069,
or
- Plano - 900 East Park Blvd., Suite 140, Plano, TX. (Link to Locations
Page)
- Recorded directions are available by calling 972-548-4185 and by requesting
74133 or by calling Metro 972-424-1460 Ext 1+4185 and requesting 74133
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
None.
IF PREVIOUSLY MARRIED
If your divorce was finalized within the last 30 days,
provide a certified copy of the divorce decree which waives the 30 day
waiting period.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Both parties must appear to apply.
BLOOD TESTS
There are no blood test requirements.
FEES
- Marriage License - $36.00 - Cash.
- Informal Marriage License - $31.00 - Cash.
WAITING PERIOD
According to Texas Family Code, Chapter
2 Sec. 2.204 of the Texas Family Code, the marriage ceremony may not
take place during a 72 hour period immediately following the issuance
of the marriage license 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 a waiver from District Court.
In accordance with 2.201
of Texas Family Code, Expiration of License, effective April 17, 1997,
the Marriage License will expire the 31st day following the date of issuance.
Marriage licenses have a 72 hour waiting period - unless
waived due to active duty military status or court order.
UNDER 18
- A Certified Copy of Birth Certificate.
- Social Security card.
- If parents are married, one parent has to appear to sign for the underage
individual and they must have a valid ID.
- If the parents are divorced, the parent with managing conservatorship
must have a Certified Copy of the Court Order, and valid ID. If the
conservator ship is "joint" (both parents) then both parents
must be present valid ID.
PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT CEREMONY
Licensed or ordained Christian Ministers and Priests,
Jewish Rabbis, or persons who are officers of religious organizations;
and who are duly authorized by the organization to conduct marriage ceremonies;
Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals,
Justices of the Courts of Civil Appeals, Judges of the District, County
and Probate Courts, Judges of the County Courts at Law, Courts of Domestic
Relations and Juvenile Courts, Justices of the Peace, and Judges of the
Federal Courts of this State.
If interested in having a Justice of the Peace conduct
your wedding ceremony, contact the Justice
of the Peace for more information.
LICENSE PERIOD
The license is only valid for 30 days within the State
of Texas from date of issuance.
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