Dimmit County Marriage License

Marriage licenses in Dimmit County are issued by the County Clerk in Carrizo Springs. Both applicants must appear in person together, bring valid photo ID, and provide their Social Security numbers. Dimmit County sits in the South Texas border region, and the clerk's office follows all Texas state requirements for issuing and recording marriage licenses. After the ceremony, the signed license is returned to the clerk, and certified copies can be requested any time after that.

Dimmit County Clerk

The Dimmit County Clerk's office in Carrizo Springs is where you apply for a marriage license. Both partners must come in together. The clerk handles the full process: application, ID verification, Social Security numbers, fee collection, and issuance. The office is in the county courthouse and open on regular business days.

The county website at dimmitcounty.com has county department listings. Call the clerk before you go to confirm current hours and what forms of payment are accepted.

The Dimmit County website at dimmitcounty.com lists county departments and contact details including the County Clerk office in Carrizo Springs that processes marriage license applications.

Carrizo Springs is the county seat of Dimmit County where the County Clerk office handles marriage license issuance and record keeping for the county.

What You Need to Apply

Both applicants must appear in person under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. You each need a valid government-issued photo ID. Driver's license, state ID, passport, and military ID all qualify. Know your Social Security number. The card itself is not required. You must be at least 18 years old.

Texas does not require a blood test. There is no residency requirement. A license issued in Dimmit County is valid anywhere in the state of Texas. If you were previously married, the prior divorce must be at least 30 days old. Bring a certified copy of the decree if it was recent. Contact the clerk to ask about any documentation specific to your situation.

Fees, Waits, and Timelines

The standard marriage license fee in Dimmit County is approximately $82. Completing the Twogether in Texas premarital education class drops the fee to around $22. The eight-hour course must be taken within a year before you apply. Bring the printed certificate to the clerk when you come in. The same certificate can waive the 72-hour waiting period.

Texas law requires a 72-hour wait between when the license is issued and when the ceremony can happen. That rule comes from the Texas Family Code. The wait can be waived for active military or if a district judge grants a waiver. After the waiting period, your license is good for 90 days. If you don't use it in time, you'll need to apply and pay again. Your officiant signs the license after the ceremony and returns it to the Dimmit County Clerk within 30 days.

Marriage Records in Dimmit County

The County Clerk maintains all marriage records in Dimmit County. To request a certified copy, contact the clerk's office in Carrizo Springs. You'll need both parties' names and the approximate issue date. Certified copies are used for name changes, insurance purposes, and legal documentation.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics section maintains a statewide marriage index from 1966 to the present. A DSHS verification letter costs $20 and confirms whether a marriage record is in the index. It is not a certified copy but can help when you don't know the county where the license was issued.

Nearby Counties

Dimmit County is in South Texas near the Mexico border. Neighboring counties include: