It's time to make it official! Here's what you need to get your marriage license and turn that pretty party into a wedding!

Where to Start:
Decide which County Clerk office you'll go to.
Begin the process by filling out a Marriage License Application on the County Clerk's website.
Plan a visit to the County Clerk's office for a day you'll both be available to go in-person. You typically do not need an appointment, but be prepared to wait a bit.
What to Bring:
You'll need to present a valid photo ID for each party. This may be a drivers license, state ID card, passport, resident alien card, or other government-issued identification.
Know your SSN or bring it with you to fill out forms
Bring $72, preferably in cash for the license. Credit and debit cards typically incur a fee.
General Reminders:
You'll need to fill out a Marriage License Application online prior to obtaining your license at the County Clerk's office.
Both parties will need to be present at the County Clerk's office in order to obtain the license. There are few exceptions when an Affidavit of Absent Applicant may be used.
Different counties have different options for the design of the marriage license
The $72 fee may be reduced to $12 with completion of a state-approved marriage preparation course.
There is a 72 hour waiting period after you receive your application to when you may be married. Don't procrastinate!
A Texas marriage license expires after 90 days
A marriage license issued in Texas can be used anywhere in Texas
Your officiant is responsible for filing the license within 30 days of the wedding date
Where to Go: You can obtain a license at any County Clerk office in Texas. Below is a list of locations in Harris County:
Main Office/Downtown
201 Caroline St., 3rd Floor Houston, TX 77002
Baytown Annex
701 W. Baker Rd. Baytown, TX 77521
Chimney Rock Annex
6000 Chimney Rock Rd. Houston, TX 77081
Clay Road Annex
16715 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77084
Clear Lake Annex
16603 Buccaneer Ln. Houston, TX 77062
Cypresswood Annex
6831 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379
Humble Annex
7900 Will Clayton Pkwy. Humble, TX 77338
North Shepherd Annex
7300 N. Shepherd Dr. Houston, TX 77091
Pasadena Annex
101 S. Richey St. Pasadena, TX 77506
South Belt Annex
10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Houston, TX 77089
Wallisville Annex
14350 Wallisville Road, Suite 111 Houston, TX 77049
Happy Planning!