San Angelo Marriage License
If you plan to get married in San Angelo, you need a Texas marriage license from the Tom Green County Clerk's office before the ceremony takes place. Both applicants must go to the clerk's office together and apply in person. You cannot mail in the application or have someone apply for you. Bring valid photo ID, know your Social Security number, and be prepared to pay the fee on the day you apply. Texas law requires a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued, so plan the timing of your application to give yourself enough lead time before the wedding date.
San Angelo Overview
Tom Green County Clerk - Marriage License Office
The Tom Green County Clerk handles all marriage license applications for San Angelo and the rest of Tom Green County. San Angelo is the county seat, so the main clerk's office is located here in the city. This is the only place in Tom Green County where you can get a formal or informal marriage license. Both applicants must appear together.
The office is in the Tom Green County Courthouse on West Beauregard Avenue in central San Angelo. Street parking is available nearby, and the building is accessible. Plan to visit during regular business hours. Staff can answer questions, but call ahead to confirm hours and verify the current fee before your trip.
| Office | Tom Green County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 112 W Beauregard Ave San Angelo, TX 76903 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Fee | ~$82 (call to confirm current amount) |
| Website | co.tom-green.tx.us |
If both applicants complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course, the fee drops to about $22. The course is free and takes about eight hours online. Bring the completion certificate when you apply to receive the reduced fee.
If either applicant was divorced in the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. Under Texas Family Code Section 2.009, Texas requires a 30-day waiting period after divorce before a new license is issued. The clerk will need to see that document before proceeding.
How to Get Your Marriage License in San Angelo
The process is the same throughout Texas. Both applicants go to the Tom Green County Clerk's office in San Angelo together. You fill out the state application, present your IDs, give your Social Security numbers, and pay. The whole process usually takes less than an hour if you have your documents ready.
What to bring:
- Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
- Your Social Security number (the physical card is not required, just the number)
- Certified divorce decree if either person was divorced within the last 30 days
- Court order if either applicant is under 18 (required in Texas since September 1, 2017)
Texas has no residency requirement for marriage licenses. You don't need to live in San Angelo, Tom Green County, or even Texas to apply here. The license is valid anywhere in the state. Once the clerk issues your license, the 72-hour waiting period starts right away. You must wait the full 72 hours before the ceremony.
The state application form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 asks for both applicants' full legal names, dates of birth, birthplaces, and Social Security numbers. It also asks about any prior marriages. Be accurate and honest on the form. The clerk reviews it before issuing the license.
After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the Tom Green County Clerk within 30 days. That filing completes the legal record. Under Texas Family Code Section 2.206, it is the officiant's duty to return the license. If that doesn't happen, contact the clerk's office for guidance.
The Tom Green County Clerk's website has current information about marriage license fees and what to bring to the office in San Angelo.
Reviewing the county website before your visit helps you arrive prepared and avoid any surprises at the counter.
72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees
Texas law under Texas Family Code Section 2.204 requires a 72-hour waiting period between when the clerk issues your license and when the ceremony can legally take place. This applies regardless of where in Texas you hold your ceremony. Plan your application date with this in mind.
Three exceptions allow you to skip the 72-hour wait. Active-duty military members can waive it. A judge can grant a written waiver for documented cause. And couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course can waive the wait entirely. That program also lowers the fee from roughly $82 to around $22. The course is free, runs about eight hours, and is available online. Visit the Twogether in Texas program site to register and complete it before your appointment at the clerk's office.
The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If you don't hold the ceremony within that time, the license expires and you need to start over. Most couples apply about one to two weeks before the wedding. That keeps the 72-hour window in mind while leaving plenty of time before the license expires.
Tom Green County also issues informal marriage declarations for couples seeking legal recognition of a common-law relationship. Ask the clerk's office for details on that process and the applicable fee if needed.
Marriage License Records in San Angelo
Once the signed license is returned to the Tom Green County Clerk after the ceremony, it becomes part of the permanent public record. You can request certified copies at that point. Certified copies cost about $21 each. You can get them in person at the clerk's office or by mail. Order at least one copy right after the wedding so you have it for legal purposes.
Certified copies are used for name changes on your driver's license, Social Security card, bank accounts, and other documents. Immigration matters and benefit enrollment often require them too. Keep your copy somewhere safe. Getting a replacement later is straightforward but takes time and costs another fee.
For statewide marriage verification, the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics unit maintains records from 1966 forward. They issue verification letters for $20. These letters confirm a record exists but are not the same as certified copies from the clerk. For most legal purposes, the county-issued certified copy is what you actually need.
Tom Green County marriage records go back many decades. Researchers and genealogists can contact the clerk's office to learn what is available and how to request access to older records.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Texas cities near San Angelo where you can also get a marriage license:
Tom Green County Marriage License
San Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County. All marriage licenses for San Angelo are issued by the Tom Green County Clerk. Visit the Tom Green County page for full details on requirements, office hours, and local resources.