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Getting a Marriage License in Tarrant County

Tarrant County Rules & Licenses

Marriage licenses in Tarrant County run through the County Clerk's Vital Records office. Both people generally show up together, either in person or over video for a formal license. Each needs a valid government photo ID.

The name on the license is copied from the ID, so spelling matters before anyone signs. A formal license has a 72-hour waiting period after it is issued.

The ceremony has to happen within 90 days. The 72-hour wait can be waived for active-duty military, by a district judge, or with a valid premarital counseling certificate.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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