Hunt County Marriage License

Both applicants must appear in person at the Hunt County Clerk's office in Greenville to apply for a marriage license in Hunt County, Texas. The clerk issues all formal and informal marriage licenses under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No Texas residency is required to apply. Both people need valid photo ID and their Social Security numbers. After the license is issued, a mandatory 72-hour waiting period applies before the ceremony can be held. The license is valid for 90 days.

Hunt County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Hunt County Clerk in Greenville handles all marriage license applications for Hunt County. The office issues both formal and informal marriage licenses and keeps all official marriage records. Staff can answer questions about what documents to bring and how the process works. Once the signed license is returned after your ceremony, the clerk's office records it as part of the permanent public record.

Hunt County is located east of Dallas in Northeast Texas. The clerk's office is at the Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville. There are no satellite locations for marriage licenses in this county. The office is open standard weekday hours and closed on state holidays.

The standard fee for a Hunt County marriage license is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education program pay a reduced fee of around $22. Certified copies of marriage records cost approximately $21 each. Call ahead to verify current fees and payment options.

Note: If either applicant was divorced within the last 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is required. Under Texas Family Code Section 2.009, a new marriage license cannot be issued within 30 days of a divorce becoming final.

The Hunt County website lists county services and contact information for the clerk's marriage license office in Greenville.

Checking the Hunt County website before your visit confirms current hours and any recent updates to fees or requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Greenville.

Marriage License Requirements in Hunt County

Both applicants must show up together at the clerk's office in Greenville. You cannot apply by mail or online for the initial license. Bring the right documents and the process typically takes 15 to 30 minutes.

What each applicant needs to bring:

• Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Social Security number (know it from memory or bring the card)
• Certified divorce decree if either applicant was divorced in the last 30 days
• Court order if either applicant is under 18

No residency in Hunt County or Texas is required. The license works anywhere in the state. No blood test is needed. The state application form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 asks for full legal names, birth dates, birthplaces, Social Security numbers, and information about any prior marriages. All information must be truthful.

Hunt County License Fees and Waiting Period

The 72-hour waiting period starts when the Hunt County Clerk issues the license. This is required by Texas Family Code Section 2.204. A license issued on a Monday morning means the earliest the ceremony can take place is Thursday morning. Plan accordingly.

Three exceptions exist for skipping the wait. Active duty military members are exempt. A judge may grant a written waiver for good cause. And couples who complete the Twogether in Texas 8-hour premarital education course can waive the wait and pay a reduced fee. The Hunt County standard fee of about $82 drops to roughly $22 with a valid Twogether completion certificate.

The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Do not apply too far in advance. If the license expires unused, you start over and pay again. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the wedding, giving time to clear the 72-hour wait while staying comfortably within the 90-day window.

Hunt County Marriage Records

After the ceremony, the officiant must sign and return the completed license to the Hunt County Clerk within 30 days. This is required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once the clerk records it, the marriage becomes part of the official public record. You can order certified copies for name changes, insurance, and legal purposes.

Certified copies from the Hunt County Clerk cost approximately $21 each and can be requested in person or by mail. For statewide marriage record verification going back to 1966, the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics unit provides verification letters for $20. Those letters confirm a record exists but are not the same as certified copies. Certified copies must come directly from the county clerk.

Hunt County marriage records go back many decades and are part of the permanent public record. Genealogists and researchers can contact the clerk's office with specific requests. Some historical records may also be available through regional genealogy archives and online databases.

Nearby Counties

Hunt County is east of Dallas in Northeast Texas. All bordering county clerks issue marriage licenses under the same state requirements.