Duval County Marriage License

Marriage licenses in Duval County are issued by the County Clerk in San Diego, Texas. Both applicants must appear in person together, bring valid photo ID, and provide their Social Security numbers. Duval County is a rural South Texas county in the region between San Antonio and Laredo. The county clerk handles all marriage license applications and keeps the official records. You can request certified copies at the clerk's office in San Diego after the marriage has been recorded.

Duval County Clerk

The Duval County Clerk's office in San Diego, Texas handles all marriage license services for the county. Both you and your partner must appear together on the same day. The clerk reviews your IDs, records your Social Security numbers, processes the application, and issues the license once you pay. The entire process takes place in person at the courthouse.

You can find department information on the county's website at co.duval.tx.us or on the related site at duvalcounty.com. Call ahead to confirm office hours and available payment options.

The county website at duvalcounty.com provides county department listings including the County Clerk office in San Diego, which is the official location for marriage license applications in Duval County.

San Diego, Texas is the county seat of Duval County and the location of the County Clerk office where marriage license applications are processed for the county.

Requirements to Apply

Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, both parties must appear in person before the county clerk to apply for a marriage license. Each person needs a valid government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all qualify. You also need your Social Security number. You don't need the actual card, just the number. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old.

There is no blood test required in Texas. No residency is required either. You can get a Duval County license even if you live elsewhere in Texas. Once issued, the license is good anywhere in the state. If either applicant was previously divorced, the divorce must have been final for at least 30 days. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree if it was recent.

Fees and Waiting Periods

The marriage license fee in Duval County is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education program reduce the fee to about $22. The eight-hour course must be done within a year before you apply. Bring the printed certificate when you come to the clerk's office.

A 72-hour waiting period starts when the license is issued. You cannot hold the ceremony during that window. Waivers are available for active military, those with a district judge's order, or couples holding a valid Twogether in Texas certificate. After the 72 hours pass, the license is good for 90 days. If you don't marry within that time, you'll need to reapply. Your officiant must sign and return the license to the Duval County Clerk within 30 days of the ceremony.

Marriage Records in Duval County

Marriage records are kept by the County Clerk in San Diego. Certified copies can be requested in person. You'll need both parties' names and the approximate date the license was issued. Certified copies are used for name changes, insurance, legal proceedings, and other official needs.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics section maintains a statewide marriage index from 1966 to the present. A verification letter costs $20. It does not replace a certified copy but can be used to confirm whether a record appears in the state index when the exact county is unknown.

Nearby Counties

Duval County is located in South Texas. Neighboring counties include: