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Can you apply for a marriage license in person in Harris County?

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Direct answer

Yes. The published process allows an in-person application in Harris County. The 11 locations are the downtown Personal Records Department at 201 Caroline, Suite 330, plus ten annex offices.

Published rule and conditions

In-person marriage license application
Yes

The 11 locations are the downtown Personal Records Department at 201 Caroline, Suite 330, plus ten annex offices.

Official requirement

Marriage Licenses can be obtained in person at anyone of our 11 locations

Issuing office

Harris County Clerk's Office, Personal Records Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • Personal Records — Marriage License FAQHarris County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    Marriage Licenses can be obtained in person at anyone of our 11 locations. You must have a valid ID such as a driver's license, ID card issued by DPS, valid passport, resident alien card, or other U.S. government issued identification. Both applicants must have been divorced 30 days before applying for a Marriage License. The fee is $81.00. Witnesses are not required to purchase the Marriage License nor are they required to attend the marriage ceremony. There is a 72 hour waiting period and the license should be signed by the officiant no more than 90 days from the date of issuance. The 72 hour waiting period is automatically waived for active military personnel; however you will need to present your active military ID upon the purchase of the marriage license. No blood test is required to obtain a marriage license in the State of Texas. The Marriage License is valid in every county in the United States. Upon being returned to our office, original Marriage Licenses can take anywhere up to thirty (30) days to be returned to you.

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