Smith County marriage licenses are handled by the County Clerk

A Smith County marriage license starts with the County Clerk at 200 E. Ferguson, Suite 300, in Tyler. That office also keeps vital records and other county records.

You apply in person, though you can fill out the form at home and bring it in. The clerk also has forms for informal marriage, corrections, an absent applicant, and a waiting-period waiver.

The waiting period can affect the wedding date, and the license also expires after a set window. Ask the clerk about the current days, fee, hours, and return rules before you set the ceremony in stone.