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How much is a marriage license in Travis County?

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Direct answer

The published license fee in Travis County is $80. Reduced to $20 with a completed premarital education course certificate from the Texas Twogether Program — a $60 reduction. The certificate must be presented when the license is issued. A member of the National Guard on federal active duty, or a member of the U.S. armed forces on active duty, who is preparing to deploy to a hostile fire zone designated by the U.S. Secretary of Defense is exempt from the license fee.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license fee
$80Reduced to $20 with a completed premarital education course certificate from the Texas Twogether Program — a $60 reduction. The certificate must be presented when the license is issued. A member of the National Guard on federal active duty, or a member of the U.S. armed forces on active duty, who is preparing to deploy to a hostile fire zone designated by the U.S. Secretary of Defense is exempt from the license fee.

From 1 April 2026 an additional $100 non-resident fee is charged if neither applicant can show the Clerk acceptable proof of Texas residency, taking the license to $180. The Clerk lists acceptable proof, including a Texas driver's license or state ID, Texas handgun license, vehicle registration, property tax or homestead documentation, voter registration card, military orders showing Texas as home of record, income tax documents, a recent paycheck stub or letter of employment, receipt of benefits from a Texas state agency, and utility bills showing a 12-month history; PO Box addresses are not accepted. A Declaration of Informal (common-law) Marriage is a separate filing at $45, and a certified copy of a marriage license is $6.

Official requirement

$80.00 license fee

Issuing office

Travis County Clerk's Office, Recording Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage License - Travis County ClerkTravis County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    Requirements: Complete a marriage license application; Both parties must appear together at the county clerk's office located at Civil Family Courthouse 1700 Guadalupe St. 4th Floor, Ste 4.300; Provide a proof of identity using documents approved by state law, See list; Not be divorced within the last 30 days (or provide a waiver); Not presently married to someone other than the other applicant; Not related to the other applicant; Be 18 years or older to obtain a marriage license. Marriage License Waiting Period: There is a required 3-day waiting period between the time a marriage license is obtained and the ceremony (Texas Family Code, Chapter 2, Section 2.204). Unless an applicant: Is a member of the armed forces of the United States and on active duty; Performs work for the United States Department of Defense as an employee or contract worker; Obtains a written waiver from a judge of a court with jurisdiction in family law cases, a justice of the supreme court, a judge of the court of criminal appeals, a county judge, or a judge of a court of appeals; Completes a premarital education course described by Texas Family Code Section 2.013 and provides the County Clerk with a course completion certificate indicating completion of the course within one year of the date the marriage license application is filed with the Clerk. Marriage License Expiration: A marriage license is valid for 89 days from the date it is issued; A marriage license expires if it has not been used before the 90th day after it was issued; If a couple wishes to marry after the expiration date, a new license must be purchased. After the Ceremony: The completed marriage license must be returned to the Travis County Clerk's Office within 30 days from the date of ceremony. Fee(s): $80.00 license fee; $20.00 with completed premarital education course (Texas Twogether Program). Must present certificate at time of issuance of license; A member of the National Guard on federal active duty, or a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty, who is preparing to be deployed to serve in a hostile fire zone as designated by the United States Secretary of Defense is exempt from marriage license fees. Texas law does allow certain exceptions to the requirement that both applicants appear before the County Clerk to apply for a marriage license. In such situations, a completed affidavit of absent applicant can be used for the issuance of marriage license.

  • Recording Fee Information - Travis County ClerkTravis County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    Marriage Licenses and Copy: Formal Marriage License $80.00; Formal Marriage License with Certificate of Counseling $20.00; Formal HFZ Marriage (Hostile Fire Zone) No Charge; Declaration of Informal Marriage License $45.00; Certified Copy of Marriage License $6.00; Plain Copy of Marriage License $1.00; Duplicate Original Copy $12.50. The County Clerk's Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, cashier's checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit cards. There is a transaction fee when a credit card is used for payment: $3 charge for transactions less than $100 or a 3% charge for transactions of $100 or more.

  • Non-Texas Residents - Travis County ClerkTravis County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    Beginning April 1, 2026, if neither applicant is able to provide proof satisfactory to the County Clerk that they are a resident of the State of Texas, an additional $100 fee will be assessed at the time the marriage license is issued, in accordance with TX. Local Government Code 118.018(3)(d). To establish Texas residency, at least one applicant must present acceptable proof of residency. Forms of acceptable proof include: Texas Driver's License; Texas State Identification Card; Texas Handgun License; Vehicle Registration; Property Tax Statement or Homestead Exemption Documentation; Voter Registration Card; Military Orders reflecting Texas as Home of Record; Income Tax Documentation; Recent Paycheck Stub or Letter of Employment on Company Letterhead; Receipt of Benefits from a Texas State Agency; Utility Bills showing a 12-month history. Please note: PO Box addresses will not be accepted as proof of Texas residency. If acceptable proof of Texas residency is not provided for at least one applicant, the additional $100 non-resident fee will apply.

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