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What is the marriage license age requirement in Bexar County?

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Direct answer

In Bexar County, both applicants must be 18 or older. A person under 18 may not marry unless a court has granted an order removing the disabilities of minority for general purposes. Texas abolished marriage by parental consent in 2017. There is no age at which a parent's permission alone is enough.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license age requirements
Both applicants must be 18 or older. A person under 18 may not marry unless a court has granted an order removing the disabilities of minority for general purposes.

Texas abolished marriage by parental consent in 2017. There is no age at which a parent's permission alone is enough.

Official requirement

A person under the age of 18 years of age may not marry unless the person has been granted by this state or another state, a court order removing the disabilities of minority of the person for general purposes. (Texas Family Code 2.003)

Issuing office

Bexar County Clerk's Office, Marriage License Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • FAQs — County Clerk: Marriage License | Bexar County, TXBexar County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    What do we need to purchase a marriage license? Both applicants must submit proof of age and identity. Common forms of identification used to obtain a marriage license include: Driver's License; an original or certified copy of Birth Certificate; Passport; Visa or Military identification card. Each applicant is required to present their Social Security Number (if applicable). $80.00 Cash or Card Only (No Apple Pay/Tap payment). When does the marriage license expire? A marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued. Can I get married on the same day I purchase my marriage license? Texas law requires that the marriage ceremony may not be performed during the 72 hours immediately after the marriage license was issued; however, there are certain exceptions to the 72-hour waiting period. If the applicants obtains a written waiver from a judge; If one of the applicants is an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States; the active duty military person must show identification. If the applicants submit the premarital education course certificate from Twogether in Texas. If applicants are remarrying each other, the 72-hour waiting period does not apply. Can I apply for a marriage license immediately after my divorce is finalized? An applicant may apply for a marriage license after the 31st day the divorce is finalized (Family Code 6.801). If the divorce was finalized within the 30 days, the applicant must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree which states that the 30-day waiting period has been waived. Former spouses may marry each other at any time. Can a minor get married? A person under the age of 18 years of age may not marry unless the person has been granted by this state or another state, a court order removing the disabilities of minority of the person for general purposes. (Texas Family Code 2.003) A certified copy of order must be submitted along with original birth certificate of minor. Can I get married in any county in Texas? Yes, you may obtain a marriage license from Bexar County and get married in any county in the state of Texas. (Texas Family Code 2.001)

  • Requirements for Marriage License Application in Bexar County (English and Spanish)Bexar County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    1. THE MARRIAGE LICENSE DEPARTMENT IS LOCATED ON THE 1st FLOOR OF THE PAUL ELIZONDO TOWER AT 101 W. NUEVA ST., STE. 120, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND EXTENDED HOURS ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:45PM, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS. 2. BOTH APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF AGE AND IDENTITY BY A STATE DRIVERS LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD (ID) ISSUED BY THIS STATE OR ANOTHER STATE AND IS CURRENT OR HAS EXPIRED NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS, OR THE APPLICANT'S ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, OR PASSPORT, OR DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES, OR A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT ACCORDING TO SECTION 2.005 OF TEXAS FAMILY CODE. 3. EACH APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PRESENT THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE). 4. THE FEE FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE IS $80.00 CASH OR CREDIT CARD. THE BEXAR COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE WILL NOT ACCEPT CHECKS. 5. APPLICANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 (MINORS) RESIDENTS OF TEXAS AND OUT OF STATE, MUST PETITION A COURT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE DISABILITIES OF A MINOR BEFORE APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN BEXAR COUNTY. ALL MINORS MUST APPEAR AND PROVIDE TO THE COUNTY CLERK A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE COURT ORDER 'REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES OF MINORITY' GRANTED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS OR ANOTHER STATE, IN ORDER FOR THE MINOR TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE. THIS APPLIES TO ALL MINOR MARRIAGES FILED AFTER 09/01/17. (Section 2.003 Texas Family Code). 6. THE COUNTY CLERK MAY NOT ISSUE A MARRIAGE LICENSE IF EITHER APPLICANT INDICATES THAT THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN DIVORCED WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS, UNLESS: (A) THE APPLICANTS WERE DIVORCED FROM EACH OTHER; OR (B) THE PROHIBITION AGAINST REMARRIAGE IS WAIVED BY THE COURT (Section 2.009 Texas Family Code). 7. IF A MARRIAGE CEREMONY HAS NOT BEEN CONDUCTED BEFORE THE 90TH DAY AFTER THE DATE THE LICENSE WAS ISSUED, THE MARRIAGE LICENSE EXPIRES. (Section 2.201 Texas Family Code). NORMALLY, A MARRIAGE CEREMONY MAY NOT TAKE PLACE DURING THE 72 HOUR PERIOD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ISSUANCE OF THE MARRIAGE LICENSE. 8. THE 72 HOUR WAITING PERIOD DOES NOT APPLY TO AN APPLICANT WHO MEETS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: A) THE APPLICANT IS ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY. B) THE APPLICANTS COMPLETE A 'TWOGETHER IN TEXAS' PREMARITAL EDUCATION COURSE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND PROVIDES THE MARITAL EDUCATION COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE TO THE COUNTY CLERK. C) THE APPLICANT OBTAINS A WRITTEN WAIVER FROM A JUDGE OF A COURT WITH JURISDICTION IN FAMILY LAW CASES. (Section 2.204 Texas Family Code). 9. THE STATE OF TEXAS DOES NOT REQUIRE A BLOOD TEST. 10. IT IS THE APPLICANTS RESPONSIBILITY TO SET UP THE APPOINTMENT WITH THE PERSON WHO IS CONDUCTING THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY. The same sheet repeats every point in Spanish under the heading SOLICITUD Y REQUISITOS PARA LA LICENCIA DE MATRIMONIO EN EL CONDADO DE BEXAR.

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