Marriage License in Travis County, Texas
Cost, office and documents to get a marriage license in Travis County (Austin), with the official link and the date we reviewed it.
Austin, TexasSummary: Travis County, TX
Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Official source, with details that may vary.
- Cost
- $80. With the Twogether in Texas course certificate: $20. Active members of the National Guard or the Armed Forces preparing to go to a combat zone don't pay.
- Waiting period
- 3 days (72 hours) between issuance and the ceremony. Does not apply to active-duty military, Department of Defense employees or contractors, anyone who obtains a written waiver from a judge, or anyone who presents a premarital course certificate taken within the last year.
- Validity
- 89 days from issuance; it expires if not used before the 90th day.
- Witnesses
- We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.
Where to apply
- Office: Travis County Clerk, Recording Division: Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St., 4th Floor, Ste. 4.300, Austin, TX. Phone (512) 854-9188.
With the Twogether in Texas course certificate the license costs $20 and there is no 72-hour wait. Both must go together to the Civil Family Courthouse office.
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.
- Witnesses
- We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.
How much is a marriage license in Travis County?
$80. With the Twogether in Texas course certificate: $20. Active members of the National Guard or the Armed Forces preparing to go to a combat zone don't pay.
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 at tccsearch.org) and both go together to the County Clerk's office. If one of you can't attend, there is an absent applicant's sworn statement. The signed license is returned within 30 days after the ceremony.
Office: Travis County Clerk, Recording Division: Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St., 4th Floor, Ste. 4.300, Austin, TX. Phone (512) 854-9188.
What to bring
Proof of identity with the documents Texas law accepts (Family Code 2.005: for example, a current driver's license or ID, or one expired less than 2 years ago, a U.S. passport or a current foreign passport, a birth certificate, among others). If there was a divorce, 30 days must pass (or present a waiver). Minimum age: 18.
Waiting period, validity and witnesses
- Waiting period: 3 days (72 hours) between issuance and the ceremony. Does not apply to active-duty military, Department of Defense employees or contractors, anyone who obtains a written waiver from a judge, or anyone who presents a premarital course certificate taken within the last year.
- Validity: 89 days from issuance; it expires if not used before the 90th day.
- Witnesses: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.
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
- Travis County Clerk, Recording Division: Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe St., 4th Floor, Ste. 4.300, Austin, TX. Phone (512) 854-9188. (opens in a new tab) Verified Nov 4, 2026.
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.