Marriage License in Bexar County, Texas
Cost, office and documents to get a marriage license in Bexar County (San Antonio), with the official link and the date we reviewed it.
Mission Concepcion, San AntonioSummary: Bexar County, TX
Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Official source, with details that may vary.
- Cost
- $80 (informal license: $45). With the Twogether in Texas certificate, $60 off. Certified copies: $8 each.
- Waiting period
- 72 hours from issuance. Waived with a judge's written permission, if either of you is active-duty military (with ID), with the Twogether in Texas certificate, or if you are remarrying each other.
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance; valid in any Texas county.
- Witnesses
- The county page doesn't mention witnesses, and Chapter 2 of the Texas Family Code doesn't require them.
Where to apply
- Office: Bexar County Clerk, Marriage Office: Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78205 (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday until 5:45 p.m.). Also: Southside Annex, 3505 Pleasanton Rd., and Records on the Run locations.
Fill out the application online and appear within the following 4 days. With the Twogether in Texas course you save $60 and avoid the 72-hour wait.
Texas rules (apply statewide)
- Typical cost
- Varies by county; e.g., Bexar and Travis $80.
- Waiting period
- 72 hours after the license is issued. Does not apply to active-duty military, people who complete the Twogether in Texas course, or anyone who gets a written waiver from a judge.
- Validity
- It expires if the ceremony is not held before the 90th day after issuance.
How much is a marriage license in Bexar County?
$80 (informal license: $45). With the Twogether in Texas certificate, $60 off. Certified copies: $8 each.
Fees change: confirm the amount on the official website before you go.
Where to get the license and how the process works
You fill out the application online (it stays available for 4 days) and both of you appear in person. If one of you can't attend, the notarized absent applicant's sworn statement is used (not valid for the informal license).
Office: Bexar County Clerk, Marriage Office: Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78205 (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday until 5:45 p.m.). Also: Southside Annex, 3505 Pleasanton Rd., and Records on the Run locations.
What to bring
Proof of age and identity: current driver's license or state ID (or expired 2 years ago or less), original or certified birth certificate, passport, or a document issued by the U.S. or a foreign government. If there was a divorce, 30 days must have passed (with exceptions). Under 18: court order of emancipation.
Waiting period, validity and witnesses
- Waiting period: 72 hours from issuance. Waived with a judge's written permission, if either of you is active-duty military (with ID), with the Twogether in Texas certificate, or if you are remarrying each other.
- Validity: 90 days from issuance; valid in any Texas county.
- Witnesses: The county page doesn't mention witnesses, and Chapter 2 of the Texas Family Code doesn't require them.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this license somewhere else in Texas?
Anywhere in Texas.
What is the minimum age to marry in Texas?
18; minors only if a court removed the disabilities of minority (emancipation), with a certified copy of the order.
What ID do you need in Texas?
Driver's license or state ID (current or expired less than 2 years), original or certified birth certificate, passport or other government document (Family Code § 2.005); Social Security number if you have one.
Does AltarPlan issue the license?
No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice: confirm with the county office.
Sources and review date
If you spot an error, write to us and we'll look into it.
AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.