Irving Marriage License

Irving residents get a marriage license through the Dallas County Clerk at 509 Main Street in downtown Dallas. Irving is fully within Dallas County and is home to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Both people must appear in person to apply, show valid photo ID, and provide their Social Security numbers. The fee is approximately $82. Texas requires a 72-hour waiting period before the ceremony can be held, and the license is valid for 90 days. No residency requirement applies, so anyone can apply at the Dallas County Clerk regardless of where they live.

Dallas County Clerk - Irving Area Applications

The Dallas County Clerk in downtown Dallas issues all marriage licenses for Irving residents. Irving is in western Dallas County between Dallas and Fort Worth. The clerk's office handles applications for the entire county, including residents of Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Carrollton, and all other Dallas County communities. Staff can assist with questions about the application, required documents, and fees.

Dallas County is one of the most populated counties in Texas. The clerk's office may be busy, especially on Fridays and near major holidays. Going on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning is generally quicker. Bring all required documents to avoid a second trip.

The office accepts cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards. The standard marriage license fee is approximately $82. Couples who hold a valid Twogether in Texas completion certificate pay around $22. Call (214) 653-7099 ahead of time if you have questions about current payment options or any recent changes to hours.

Note: Both applicants must appear together in person. Texas does not allow one person to apply on behalf of the other. If one person cannot come, the application cannot be submitted that day.

The Dallas County Clerk's marriage license page has up-to-date information on requirements, fees, and office hours for Irving and all Dallas County applicants.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office provides statewide guidance on marriage license rules and records that apply across all Texas counties including Dallas County where Irving is located.

How to Get a Marriage License in Irving

Irving residents apply for a marriage license at the Dallas County Clerk in downtown Dallas. Both applicants must go together. When you have the right documents, the process is usually done within the hour.

What each applicant needs:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Social Security number (know it; your card can help)
• Certified divorce decree if you were divorced in the last 30 days
• Court order if either applicant is under 18

The state application form, required under Texas Family Code Section 2.004, asks for legal names including maiden or former names, dates and places of birth, and Social Security numbers. It also asks about prior marriages. If you were married before, you need to know how and when that marriage ended. All answers must be truthful. Providing false information is a criminal offense in Texas.

There is no blood test requirement in Texas. No residency documents are needed. The license works anywhere in Texas once issued. The officiant who conducts the ceremony must return the signed license to the Dallas County Clerk within 30 days of the ceremony, as required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206.

Waiting Period, Fees, and Exemptions

After the Dallas County Clerk issues your marriage license, you must wait 72 hours before holding the ceremony. This is set by Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The wait starts from the exact time of issuance, not from the start of the following day. Count carefully when planning your ceremony date.

There are three ways to skip the 72-hour wait. Active duty military members are automatically exempt. A judge can grant a written waiver for documented good cause. And couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital program can waive both the waiting period and receive a reduced license fee. The standard fee in Dallas County is about $82. With a Twogether in Texas certificate, that drops to approximately $22. The course is 8 hours and is available at sites across Texas.

The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date. If that 90-day window passes without a ceremony, you have to apply again and pay again. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the wedding to stay on schedule.

Irving Marriage License Records

Once your officiant returns the signed license to the Dallas County Clerk, your marriage is part of the official public record. You can request certified copies from the clerk's office. These are needed for legal name changes, Social Security updates, insurance changes, and many other official purposes.

Certified copies cost approximately $21 each in Dallas County. You can request them in person or by mail. In-person requests are typically fulfilled the same day. Mailed requests take longer; include full names, the ceremony date, and payment with your request.

For statewide record lookups, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit keeps records from 1966 forward. They provide verification letters that confirm a marriage is on file, but those letters are not certified copies and cannot be used in place of one from the county clerk.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These cities are in or near Dallas County and the central DFW metro area. They apply at the Dallas County Clerk or the neighboring county's clerk office.

Dallas County Marriage License

Irving is in Dallas County, and all marriage license applications go through the Dallas County Clerk. The county page has more detail on the office, procedures, and how to obtain marriage records.

View Dallas County Marriage License