College Station Marriage License
College Station residents apply for a Texas marriage license at the Brazos County Clerk's office in nearby Bryan. College Station is in Brazos County, and the one county clerk's office serves both cities. Both applicants must appear together in person, bring valid photo ID, and pay the license fee. The Bryan office is a short drive from College Station. The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date and cannot be used for 72 hours after the clerk issues it.
College Station Overview
Brazos County Clerk - Marriage License
The Brazos County Clerk's office in Bryan issues marriage licenses for College Station, Bryan, and all of Brazos County. There is one office, and it's located in downtown Bryan. College Station residents drive about 10 to 15 minutes to reach it. Both applicants must be there at the same time. The process is quick if you bring everything you need.
| Office | Brazos County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 E 26th St, Ste 120 Bryan, TX 77803 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Fee | ~$82 (confirm current amount with the clerk) |
| Website | brazoscountytx.gov |
If both applicants complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course before applying, the fee drops to about $22. The program is free, entirely online, and takes about eight hours. You receive a certificate at the end that reduces the fee and can waive the 72-hour waiting period.
How to Get Your College Station Marriage License
Drive to the Brazos County Clerk's office in Bryan. Both of you must be there at the same time. You can't apply separately or by mail. Bring your IDs and any supporting documents, pay the fee, and the license is yours the same day.
What to bring:
- Valid photo ID for each person (Texas driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Social Security number for each applicant (card not required)
- Certified divorce decree if either person divorced in the last 30 days
- Court order if either applicant is under 18 (required by Texas law since September 1, 2017)
Texas has no residency requirement. College Station students and residents from out of state can apply here. There is no waiting list and no appointment needed. You walk in, apply, pay, and leave with the license. The 72-hour wait starts from that moment.
Many couples in the Bryan-College Station area plan their application about a week before the wedding. That covers the 72-hour wait with room to spare and keeps you well within the 90-day window before the license expires. If your plans change and the ceremony gets pushed back beyond 90 days, you'll need to reapply.
The Brazos County Clerk's website has current hours and fee information for College Station and Bryan residents applying for a marriage license in Bryan.
College Station couples make a short trip to downtown Bryan to pick up their Texas marriage license from the Brazos County Clerk's office.
72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees
A 72-hour waiting period applies to virtually all Texas marriage licenses. The requirement is in Texas Family Code Chapter 2. You must wait the full 72 hours from the time the clerk gives you the license before the ceremony can be performed. Two groups can skip the wait: active-duty military and couples who complete the Twogether in Texas program.
Brazos County's standard fee is about $82. With the Twogether in Texas completion certificate, you pay about $22. That's a $60 reduction for finishing a free online course. It takes about eight hours and is available through the Texas Attorney General's website. Completing it also waives the 72-hour waiting period, which some couples find just as valuable as the fee savings.
The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date. No extensions or renewals are available. If your ceremony doesn't happen within that window, you must reapply and pay again. Plan your application date so the ceremony falls between the three-day mark and the 90-day mark.
Marriage Records in College Station
Your officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony and returns it to the Brazos County Clerk within 30 days. The clerk records the marriage and sends the information to the Texas Department of State Health Services. DSHS maintains a statewide marriage index and can issue certified verification letters for $20.
Certified copies of the marriage record are available from the Brazos County Clerk for about $21 each. You'll need them to update your name on a driver's license, Social Security card, or passport. Order a few copies right away after the ceremony so you have them ready for administrative tasks that follow.
Marriage records in Brazos County are public. They're kept permanently on file at the clerk's office. If you ever need to search an older marriage record from Brazos County, contact the clerk with the names of both parties and an approximate date. The clerk can conduct the search and provide copies as needed.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Texas cities near College Station where couples can apply for a marriage license:
Brazos County Marriage License
College Station is in Brazos County. All marriage licenses for College Station residents are issued by the Brazos County Clerk in Bryan. Visit the Brazos County page for more details on what to expect during the application process.