Laredo Texas Marriage License

Laredo residents apply for a marriage license through the Webb County Clerk at 1000 Houston Street in Laredo. Laredo is both the county seat of Webb County and one of the largest cities on the Texas-Mexico border. Both applicants must appear in person, show valid photo ID, and provide their Social Security numbers. The fee is approximately $82. Texas law requires a 72-hour wait after the license is issued before the ceremony can be held, and the license is valid for 90 days. No residency requirement applies, so anyone can apply here regardless of where they live.

Webb County Clerk - Laredo Marriage License Office

The Webb County Clerk in Laredo issues all marriage licenses for the county. This is a convenient setup for Laredo residents since the clerk's office is located right in the city, unlike many other Texas counties where you have to drive to a separate county seat. The office handles applications, collects fees, and maintains the official marriage records for Webb County.

Laredo is the county seat of Webb County and sits on the Rio Grande across from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The city has a large population and is a major international trade hub. The Webb County Clerk's office serves a diverse population including residents who may have ID documents from Mexico or other countries. Texas accepts any valid government-issued photo ID for the application.

Call (956) 523-4268 before your visit to confirm current payment options and hours. The standard marriage license fee in Webb County is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course pay a reduced fee of around $22 and can skip the 72-hour waiting period. Bring your Twogether in Texas completion certificate when you apply.

Note: If either applicant was divorced within the last 30 days, a certified copy of the final divorce decree is required. Texas Family Code Section 2.009 prohibits issuing a new marriage license until 30 days after the divorce is final.

The Webb County Clerk's website has current marriage license information including requirements, fees, and office contact details for Laredo residents.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit provides statewide guidance on marriage license rules and vital records that apply in Laredo and across all 254 Texas counties.

Marriage License Requirements in Laredo

Both applicants must appear together at the Webb County Clerk's office in Laredo to apply. You cannot submit the application online or send someone else in your place. When you bring the right documents, the whole process usually takes less than an hour.

Each applicant must bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, Mexican consular ID, or military ID)
• Social Security number (you must provide it; a card is helpful but not always required)
• Certified divorce decree if divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order if either applicant is under 18

The application form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 asks for full legal names including maiden or prior surnames, dates and places of birth, and Social Security numbers. It also asks about prior marriages. If either person was married before, you need to say how and when that marriage ended. All information must be accurate and truthful.

No blood test is required in Texas. No residency requirement exists. The license is valid for use anywhere in Texas regardless of where it was issued. Once the ceremony is done, the officiant must sign the license and return it to the Webb County Clerk within 30 days as required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206.

72-Hour Waiting Period and License Fees

After the Webb County Clerk issues your marriage license, you must wait 72 hours before holding the ceremony. This comes from Texas Family Code Section 2.204. Count 72 full hours from the time shown on the license. If the clerk hands it to you at 11 AM on a Monday, the earliest you can hold the ceremony is 11 AM on Thursday.

Three exemptions exist. Active duty military are exempt. A judge can grant a written waiver for documented good cause. And couples who finish the Twogether in Texas premarital education program can skip the wait and pay a lower fee. The standard fee in Webb County is about $82. With a valid Twogether in Texas certificate, the fee drops to around $22. The program is 8 hours and offered at sites across the state.

The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If you do not hold the ceremony within that time, you lose the license and have to apply again. Plan your application date based on your ceremony date to stay within the 90-day window with time to spare.

Laredo Marriage Records

Once the signed license is returned to the Webb County Clerk after your ceremony, your marriage becomes part of the permanent public record for Webb County. You can request certified copies from the clerk's office at any time after that.

Certified copies cost approximately $21 each. You can request them in person at the Houston Street office or by mail. Certified copies are what you need for legal name changes, Social Security updates, adding a spouse to benefits, and many other official purposes. Plain copies are not accepted for most legal matters.

For statewide record lookups from 1966 forward, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit can provide a verification letter confirming a marriage is on file. That letter is not a certified copy. For a certified copy of a Laredo marriage record, contact the Webb County Clerk directly.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

These nearby qualifying cities are in South Texas. Each uses their respective county clerk for marriage license applications.

Webb County Marriage License

Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, and the Webb County Clerk on Houston Street handles all marriage license applications. See the county page for more detail on procedures and records.

View Webb County Marriage License