Get a Marriage License in San Saba 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 San Saba County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.