In order to hold a wedding ceremony, you must first have a marriage license. There are many rules and regulations regarding marriage licenses that differ from state to state. These laws are easy to understand; it is simply a matter of calling ahead and finding out what you will need to do in your particular area. The list below highlights a few common laws concerning marriage licenses:
- You should begin by calling your local marriage license bureau, or the marriage bureau in the state you plan to be married in. In Houston, you need to contact the County Clerk’s office. Several are listed below.
- Both you and your fiancé must go to the County Clerk’s office in person. If you are under the age of 18, then your parents must accompany you. They need to show proof of identification and they will be asked to give their written consent.
- If you have been married before, you must provide proof of divorce or an annulment. You must be divorced for 30 days before you can remarry, unless you have a waiver in the divorce decree from a judge.
- The license is usually issued the day the application is made, but some restrictions may apply. For example, some counties offer a marriage license solely for that specific county, meaning that your license would not be valid anywhere else in that state. A license issued in Harris County is good in every county in the state of Texas.
- After you receive your license, you must wait three days before you may be married. In certain situations, such as active military duty, a Judge may issue a special document that would waive the three-day waiting period. If your fiance' is in the Military, the 72 hour waiting period is automatically waived with proof of military ID.
- In Harris County, a license is valid for 30 days and costs $41.
WHERE DO I GO TO GET A MARRIAGE LICENSE? A marriage license may be purchased at the Harris County Clerk's Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The main office is located in downtown Houston, and there are nine other branch locations in the greater Houston area:
201 Caroline, 3rd Floor of Administration Building. (Downtown); Phone: 713.755.6411
6000 Chimney Rock; Phone:713.660.7902
7300 North Shepherd; Phone: 713.697.5193
10851 Scarsdale; Phone: 281.464.0115
16715 Clay Road (Katy and West Houston); Phone: 281.859.0685
701 West Baker (Baytown); Phone: 281.422.0253
6831 Cypresswood (Spring); Phone: 281.379.1057
16603 Buccaneer (Clear Lake); Phone: 281.486.7250
107 East Shaw (Pasadena); Phone: 713.473.9048
7900 Will Clayton Pkwy; (Humble); Phone:281.540.1173
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
Specializing in a variety of gourmet and international cuisines.
|
|
|
|
|
When the sun rises over the greens at the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, it's easy to imagine you're in another world.
|
|
|
|
|
The premier full service banquet facility in West Houston
|
|
|
|
|
With 5 private dining areas, we accommodate a variety of set-ups. We have an exceptional selection of menus to choose from and an Executive Chef who can customize and idealize your individual needs.
|
|
|
|
|
The owners of Bella Terrazza proudly present a magnificent wedding villa on a scale never before seen in Houston.
|
|
|
|
|
From 50 to 400 guests, it is the perfect venue for any occasion.
|
|
|
|
.jpg "Golf Club at Cinco Ranch")
.jpg "Omni Palace")
.jpg "Houston City Club, The")
.jpg "Downtown Aquarium")