Leander Marriage License
Leander residents get a marriage license through the Williamson County Clerk at the Justice Center in Georgetown. Leander is in Williamson County just north of Austin and has grown rapidly over the past decade. Both applicants must appear in person at the Georgetown office, bring valid photo ID, and provide their Social Security numbers. The fee is approximately $82 and cash is preferred, with no bills larger than $20 accepted and no personal checks. A 72-hour waiting period applies after the license is issued, and the license is valid for 90 days.
Leander Quick Facts
Williamson County Clerk - Serving Leander
The Williamson County Clerk processes marriage license applications at the Justice Center in Georgetown, the county seat. Leander residents drive to Georgetown to apply. The office handles applications for all Williamson County residents including those in Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Taylor, and other nearby cities. The clerk also maintains the official marriage records for the county after ceremonies are completed.
Leander is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas and sits along US Highway 183 and the MetroRail line north of Austin. The city's growth has brought many young couples who apply at the Williamson County Clerk each year. Going early in the week and early in the day generally means shorter wait times at the Georgetown office.
| Office | Williamson County Clerk - Marriage Licenses |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 MLK Street, Basement Justice Center Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Phone | (512) 943-1515 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | wilcotx.gov |
Cash is the preferred payment at this office. Do not bring bills larger than $20 and do not bring a personal check. The office does not accept them. Credit or debit cards may be available; call (512) 943-1515 to confirm before you go. The standard fee is approximately $82. A local $11 records preservation fee applies in addition to the Twogether in Texas reduced license fee, so the total with a Twogether certificate is about $33.
Note: Even couples who complete Twogether in Texas and qualify for a reduced fee must still pay the $11 local preservation fee charged by Williamson County. Budget for this extra charge when you plan your visit.
The Williamson County Clerk's website has current details on marriage license applications, fees, and office hours for Leander and all Williamson County residents.
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics maintains statewide marriage record information and general guidance on marriage license requirements that apply in Leander and across Texas.
How to Get a Marriage License in Leander
Leander residents drive north to Georgetown to apply at the Williamson County Clerk. Both applicants must go together. Bring the right documents and exact or small-bill cash payment to avoid any problems at the office.
Each applicant must bring:
- Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
- Social Security number (memorize it or bring your card)
- Certified divorce decree if divorced in the last 30 days
- Court order if either applicant is under 18
The application form required under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 collects full legal names including maiden names, dates and places of birth, and Social Security numbers. It asks whether either person was previously married and how those marriages ended. All information must be complete and truthful.
No blood test is needed. Texas has no residency requirement. You can apply in Williamson County even if you do not live there. The license works for any ceremony anywhere in Texas. Once the ceremony is complete, the officiant must sign and return the license to the Williamson County Clerk within 30 days per Texas Family Code Section 2.206.
72-Hour Wait and Twogether in Texas
Texas requires a 72-hour waiting period between when the Williamson County Clerk issues your license and when you can hold the ceremony. This rule is set by Texas Family Code Section 2.204. Plan accordingly. If you apply on Wednesday morning, the earliest your ceremony can be is Saturday morning.
Active duty military are exempt from the 72-hour wait. A judge can grant a written waiver for documented good cause. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course can skip the 72-hour wait and pay a lower fee. In Williamson County, the standard fee is roughly $82. With a Twogether in Texas certificate, the license fee drops to about $22, but the $11 local preservation fee still applies, making your total approximately $33. Bring exact cash or small bills to cover this amount.
The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date. If you do not hold the ceremony in that time, you must start over. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the ceremony to give themselves room within the 90-day window.
Leander Marriage Records
Once the officiant returns the signed license to the Williamson County Clerk, your marriage is part of the official public record. Certified copies can be requested from the Georgetown office at any time after that.
Certified copies cost approximately $21 each in Williamson County. You can request them in person or by mail. These copies are needed for name changes, adding a spouse to health insurance, Social Security updates, and other legal matters. Plain copies without the clerk's certification are not accepted for most of these purposes.
For statewide records from 1966 forward, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit provides verification letters. These letters confirm a marriage is on file but are not certified copies. Contact the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown for official certified records.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
These nearby qualifying cities are in Williamson County or the greater Austin area. Many share the same Williamson County Clerk for marriage license applications.
Williamson County Marriage License
Leander is in Williamson County, and the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown handles all marriage license applications. Visit the county page for more detail on the process, fees, and how to get records.