Get a Marriage License in Jackson County, TX
Here's what to expect at the County Clerk — fees, what to bring, and where to go.
Texas requires 72 hours between getting the license and the ceremony (Tex. Fam. Code § 2.204). Three ways to waive the wait:
- Twogether in Texas premarital course — waives the wait and takes $60 off the fee (e.g. $81 → $21). Certificate valid 1 year; present it at application. twogetherintexas.com ↗
- Active-duty military
- Judicial waiver
Texas marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk (Tex. Fam. Code § 2.001). You may apply at any Texas county clerk, and the ceremony may be performed anywhere in Texas — the license is not tied to the issuing county. The fee varies by county (typically $67–$82), and the license is valid 90 days. Both parties apply in person with photo ID and Social Security number; one party may be absent using a notarized affidavit. A $100 fee applies if neither party proves Texas residency. If either party divorced within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the decree with a waiver, or wait.
Instead of a license, couples can file a Declaration of Informal Marriage with the County Clerk (Tex. Fam. Code § 2.402), typically $36–$46.
Call or check the county website for the County Clerk's office address and hours.
This page shows the best information we have for Jackson County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.