Marriage License in Tarrant County, Texas
Cost, office and documents to get a marriage license in Tarrant County (Fort Worth), with the official link and the date we reviewed it.
Fort Worth Stockyards, TexasSummary: Tarrant County, TX
Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Confirmed in the law or on the official website.
- Cost
- $76 (informal license: $41). With the Twogether in Texas certificate or another premarital course: $16. If neither of you shows Texas residency: an additional $100. Cash or card (card adds 1.73%).
- Waiting period
- 72 hours from issuance. Waived if either of you is active-duty military, with a permission signed by a district judge, or with the Twogether in Texas certificate.
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance, with no exceptions.
- Witnesses
- The county page doesn't mention witnesses, and Chapter 2 of the Texas Family Code doesn't require them.
Where to apply
- Office: Tarrant County Clerk, Vital Records. Tarrant County Plaza Building: 200 Taylor St., 3rd Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76196 (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Phone: (817) 884-1550). There are sub-courthouses in Arlington, Hurst, Mansfield, Southlake, Lake Worth and others.
You can get the license by video conference without going to the office. With the Twogether in Texas course you pay $16 and skip 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 Tarrant County?
$76 (informal license: $41). With the Twogether in Texas certificate or another premarital course: $16. If neither of you shows Texas residency: an additional $100. Cash or card (card adds 1.73%).
Fees change: confirm the amount on the official website before you go.
Where to get the license and how the process works
Optional online application; then both go in person to sign and pay, or it is done by video conference (formal license only). If one of you can't attend, there is the absent applicant's sworn statement.
Office: Tarrant County Clerk, Vital Records. Tarrant County Plaza Building: 200 Taylor St., 3rd Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76196 (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Phone: (817) 884-1550). There are sub-courthouses in Arlington, Hurst, Mansfield, Southlake, Lake Worth and others.
What to bring
Current government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID or visa). Know your Social Security number. If there was a divorce, 30 days must pass after it became final, unless waived (certified copy). Proof of Texas residency to avoid the surcharge.
Waiting period, validity and witnesses
- Waiting period: 72 hours from issuance. Waived if either of you is active-duty military, with a permission signed by a district judge, or with the Twogether in Texas certificate.
- Validity: 90 days from issuance, with no exceptions.
- 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.