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Getting a Marriage License in Travis County

Travis County Rules & Licenses

Marriage licenses in Travis County go through the County Clerk's Recording Division. Both people apply together in person at the Civil and Family Courts Facility, 1700 Guadalupe Street, 4th floor, in downtown Austin.

Each person shows ID allowed under Texas law. You do not have to live in Travis County to get the license there.

Texas has a three-day waiting period unless a waiver applies, and the license expires if it is not used by the 90th day. After the wedding, the signed license goes back to the clerk within 30 days to be recorded.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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