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Marriage License Information


Marriage licenses are available at the County Clerk's office in Denton, our satellite office located in the Sandy Jacobs Government Center - Carrollton and the satellite office located in the Steven Everett Copeland Government Center - Crossroads.

Both applicants must be present to receive the license (few exceptions, as noted in the Statutes). In the State of Texas, a marriage license is valid for thirty (30) days from issuance with a seventy-two (72) hour waiting period until the license becomes valid. The marriage license may be used anywhere in the State of Texas. A license may not be issued for the marriage of persons of the same sex.

In addition to the locations listed above, you may obtain a marriage license at some of the justices of the peace offices throughout the county, such as: Lewisville, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3; The Colony, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

To apply for the marriage license each applicant shall submit:

  • proof of identity and age (Driver's License, State Identification card, or other document issued by this state or another state, United States or a foreign country, or certified copy of applicants birth certificate)
  • Documents establishing parental consent, should the applicant be 16 or 17 years of age.
  • verbalize the oath printed on the application and sign the application before the county clerk.
  • If one applicant can not appear personally see information on the absent applicant procedures.
  • The fee for a marriage license (without course certificate) is $67.00 CASH ONLY.

Effective September 1, 2008:

For Couples taking the State-Approved Marriage Class:

  • Procedures for applying for a marriage license remain the same.
  • Course certificate must be able to be verified through the State of Texas on-line by the Clerk's office.
  • 72 hour waiting period is automatically waived.
  • Marriage license fees total $7.00 CASH ONLY.
  • For more information go to: www.twogetherintexas.com


     

Marriage Application in Adobe Acrobat Format (English / Espaņol)
Affidavit of Absent Applicant

 

For more information about Marriage Records (please click here)

 

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