Round Rock Marriage License

Couples in Round Rock who want to get married need a Texas marriage license from the Williamson County Clerk before the ceremony. Round Rock is in Williamson County, and the clerk's office is in Georgetown, which is the county seat. Both applicants must appear together in person, bring valid photo ID, and pay the fee. The Williamson County Clerk prefers cash payment and does not accept bills over $20, so come prepared with the right amount in small bills. A 72-hour waiting period applies after the license is issued, and the license is valid for 90 days.

Williamson County Clerk - Marriage License

The Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown handles marriage license applications for all of Williamson County, which includes Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and other communities. The clerk's office is in the Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Georgetown. Both applicants must be present at the same time to complete the application and receive the license.

Williamson County follows Texas Family Code Chapter 2 for all applications. The form asks for full legal names including maiden names, dates of birth, birthplaces, Social Security numbers, and prior marriage history. Both applicants sign under oath before the clerk. Once issued, the license is valid anywhere in Texas for 90 days.

Cash is the preferred payment method at the Williamson County Clerk. The office does not accept bills larger than $20. Bring exact change or bills in smaller denominations when you go. Call ahead at (512) 943-1515 to confirm the current fee amount and accepted payment options before your visit.

Couples who complete the free Twogether in Texas premarital education course and bring the certificate to the clerk when they apply pay a reduced fee of about $22 and can waive the 72-hour waiting period. You must bring the certificate at the time of application. No refund is given if you bring it after the application is complete.

How to Get Your Marriage License in Round Rock

Both applicants must go together to the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown. You can't apply by mail or have someone go for you. Both people need to be physically present at the same time to fill out the application, sign the oath, and get the license. The drive from Round Rock to Georgetown is about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

What to bring for each applicant:

• Valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport
• Social Security number (know it or bring the card)
• Certified divorce decree if either person was divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order if either applicant is under 18 (required since September 1, 2017)
• Cash in small bills (no bills over $20; cash preferred)
• Twogether in Texas certificate if seeking the reduced fee and waiting period waiver

No Texas residency is required. Anyone can apply in Williamson County regardless of where they live. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the Williamson County Clerk within 30 days. The clerk records the marriage and notifies the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit. Certified copies are available once the record is filed.

The Williamson County Clerk's website has information on marriage license requirements, fees, and payment rules for Round Rock and all of Williamson County.

Round Rock couples apply for their Texas marriage license at the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown, bringing cash in small denominations for the fee payment.

72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees

Texas requires a 72-hour waiting period between when the clerk issues the license and when the ceremony can take place. This comes from Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The wait applies to nearly all couples. If you pick up the license on a Tuesday at 9 AM, the ceremony can't happen until Friday at 9 AM.

Active-duty military are exempt from the wait. A judge can grant a written waiver for good cause. Couples with a valid Twogether in Texas certificate skip the waiting period entirely. The certificate also reduces the fee from about $82 to around $22, a savings of $60. The Twogether in Texas course is free, eight hours long, and available online. Visit twogetherintexas.com to sign up. Bring the certificate when you apply at the Georgetown office.

The license is valid for 90 days from issue. If the ceremony doesn't happen in that time, the license expires and you'd need to apply again. Most Round Rock couples apply about a week to two weeks before the wedding. That's enough buffer after the waiting period ends and leaves plenty of days before expiration.

Williamson County's cash-preferred policy is worth noting. Don't show up expecting to pay with a credit card or with a $100 bill. Bring cash in small denominations to avoid issues at the counter.

Marriage License Records in Round Rock

The Williamson County Clerk holds all marriage records for the county. After the officiant returns the signed license and the clerk records it, the record becomes part of the public archive. Certified copies are available from the Williamson County Clerk for about $21 each. You can request them in person at the Georgetown office or by written request.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit provides $20 statewide verification letters. These confirm a record exists in the system but are not certified copies from the county. For a certified copy, contact the Williamson County Clerk directly.

Get a certified copy soon after the wedding. You'll need it to change your name with the Social Security Administration, Texas DPS, bank accounts, and other official records. Ordering it right after the ceremony is the easiest path.

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying Texas cities near Round Rock where you can also get a marriage license:

Williamson County Marriage License

Round Rock is in Williamson County. All marriage licenses for Round Rock are issued by the Williamson County Clerk in Georgetown. Visit the Williamson County page for more details on requirements, fees, and the application process.

View Williamson County Marriage License