Find Crockett County Marriage License Info

Crockett County, Texas issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk's office in Ozona. Both applicants must appear in person and follow the requirements of Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No Texas residency is required. Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security number. A 72-hour wait is required after the license is issued before the ceremony, and the license is valid for 90 days.

Crockett County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Crockett County Clerk in Ozona is the only place in the county to get a marriage license. This office handles formal and informal marriage license applications. Staff can answer questions about requirements, fees, and what to bring. After the ceremony, the signed and completed license is returned and recorded here.

The clerk's office is at the Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona. Ozona is a remote West Texas city in the Edwards Plateau. Crockett County is one of the largest counties in Texas by area but one of the least populated. If you are making the drive to Ozona, call ahead to confirm the office is open. The office operates standard weekday hours and closes on state and federal holidays.

Cash and check are the usual forms of payment. Ask about card options before your visit. The standard fee is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital program pay about $22 and skip the 72-hour wait. Bring your certificate to the clerk on the day you apply.

If either person was divorced in the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. Texas Family Code Section 2.009 prevents a new license from being issued within 30 days of a final divorce.

Visit the Crockett County official website for contact information and office hours for the County Clerk in Ozona.

Given the remote location, calling ahead before making the drive to Ozona is especially important for applicants traveling from outside Crockett County.

How to Get a Marriage License in Crockett County

Both applicants go to the clerk's office together, show their documents, fill out the form, and pay the fee. Most applications are completed the same day as long as all documents are ready.

What to bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Social Security number (card or known by memory)
• Certified divorce decree if divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order if either applicant is under 18 (required since September 1, 2017)

No residency in Crockett County or Texas is required. The license is valid anywhere in the state. No blood test is needed. The application form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 asks for full legal names, dates of birth, birthplaces, and Social Security numbers. Prior marriage history is also collected. Both applicants sign and the clerk witnesses the signatures. Most people finish in under 30 minutes with everything ready.

72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees

Texas requires a 72-hour wait after the license is issued before any ceremony can take place, per Texas Family Code Section 2.204. A license issued on Sunday morning can't be used until Wednesday morning.

Active duty military skip the wait. A judge can grant a written waiver. Completing the Twogether in Texas program also waives the wait and drops the fee from about $82 to around $22. The course runs eight hours and is available at locations across the state. Register at www.twogetherintexas.com. Bring the certificate to the clerk the day you apply.

The license is good for 90 days. If the ceremony doesn't happen within that window, you reapply and pay again. Plan your application date with the ceremony date in mind. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the wedding.

An informal marriage declaration is also available at the Crockett County Clerk's office. Both parties appear in person. The fee is about $42.

Crockett County Marriage License Records

The officiant must sign and return the completed license to the Crockett County Clerk within 30 days of the ceremony, as required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once recorded, the marriage is part of the permanent public record. Certified copies are available from the clerk for name changes and legal needs.

Certified copies from the Crockett County Clerk cost around $21 per copy and can be requested in person or by mail. For statewide records since 1966, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit provides $20 verification letters. These confirm a record is on file but are not certified county copies.

Crockett County is a large but sparsely populated county. Marriage records go back many decades. Researchers can request historical records through the Ozona courthouse or search genealogy databases for indexed Texas county marriage records.

Nearby Counties

Crockett County is in West Texas along Interstate 10. These neighboring counties also issue marriage licenses through their County Clerk offices.