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What identification is required for a marriage license in Tarrant County?

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Direct answer

For Tarrant County, the published answer is Valid, government-issued picture identification — names appear on the license exactly as they appear on the ID, Driver's license or state ID from any state (current, or no more than two years expired), Passport, U.S. or foreign (current, unexpired), Military ID card with photo — active duty, Reserve, retired or dependent (current, unexpired), Visa, and Other documents on the Clerk's accepted-ID list, including an original or certified birth certificate with photo ID, a Certificate of Naturalization or of United States Citizenship with photo, a permanent or temporary resident card, an employment authorization card, or a Texas concealed handgun license with photo ID. The Clerk's office cannot change the name or the spelling of a name shown on the ID. The full accepted-ID list, with a per-document currency rule for each entry, is published as a PDF.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • Valid, government-issued picture identification — names appear on the license exactly as they appear on the ID
  • Driver's license or state ID from any state (current, or no more than two years expired)
  • Passport, U.S. or foreign (current, unexpired)
  • Military ID card with photo — active duty, Reserve, retired or dependent (current, unexpired)
  • Visa
  • Other documents on the Clerk's accepted-ID list, including an original or certified birth certificate with photo ID, a Certificate of Naturalization or of United States Citizenship with photo, a permanent or temporary resident card, an employment authorization card, or a Texas concealed handgun license with photo ID

The Clerk's office cannot change the name or the spelling of a name shown on the ID. The full accepted-ID list, with a per-document currency rule for each entry, is published as a PDF.

Official requirement

Must have a valid, government-issued picture identification. Names will be reflected on the marriage license exactly as they appear on the IDs.

Issuing office

Tarrant County Clerk's Office, Vital Records Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesTarrant County Clerk's Office, Vital Records Division - checked July 30, 2026

    Both parties must appear in person or together via video conference. Both parties must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a valid, government-issued picture identification. Must know Social Security number. There is a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued before the marriage ceremony can take place. The 72-hour waiting period can be waived by meeting one of three criteria. The marriage must take place within 90 days from the date of issuance--no exceptions. The fee is $76 cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. (Credit card use adds a 1.73% fee.) The fee is $16 for couples who attend the State of Texas approved Marriage Education Class and present a printed and valid Twogether in Texas Certificate or similar premarital counseling course certificate. Effective January 1, 2019, a $100 Out-of-State Applicant fee will be assessed if neither applicant is able to prove Texas residency. The person who performs a marriage ceremony is responsible for returning the marriage license to our office within 30 days from the date of marriage.

  • Acceptable Identification for a Marriage LicenseTarrant County Clerk's Office - checked July 30, 2026

    Acceptable Identification for a Marriage License. Driver's License--any state: Current or no more than two years expired. State ID--any state: Current or no more than two years expired. Passport--US & Foreign: Current--Unexpired. Military ID Card (with photo)--Active duty, Reserve, Retired, Dependent: Current--Unexpired. Birth certificate -- original or certified copy (with photo ID). Certificate of Naturalization (with photo): Current--Unexpired. Handgun License (Texas concealed handgun license only) (with photo ID): Current or no more than two years expired.

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