Jim Hogg County Marriage License

To get a marriage license in Jim Hogg County, both applicants must visit the County Clerk's office in Hebbronville. The clerk issues all marriage licenses in the county under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. Both people must appear in person with valid photo IDs and their Social Security numbers. Texas residency is not required. A 72-hour waiting period applies after the license is issued. The license is valid for 90 days.

Jim Hogg County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Jim Hogg County Clerk in Hebbronville handles all marriage license applications for the county. This is the only office that can issue a marriage license here. Staff can help with the application, explain the requirements, and answer questions about fees and waiting periods. The clerk also keeps official marriage records after the license is returned.

The office is in the Jim Hogg County Courthouse in Hebbronville. There are no branch locations in the county for this service. Visit during regular weekday hours. The office is closed on state and federal holidays. Call ahead if you have any questions before making the trip.

The standard fee is about $82. The office typically accepts cash and check. Confirm card payment availability in advance. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course pay around $22 and skip the 72-hour wait. Bring your completion certificate when you apply.

Note: If either applicant was divorced within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is required under Texas Family Code Section 2.009.

The Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics provides statewide marriage record verification and related services for any Texas county.

Use the DSHS Vital Statistics page to verify or find information about marriage records from any county in the state, including Jim Hogg County.

How to Get a Marriage License in Jim Hogg County

The process starts with both people showing up together at the County Clerk's office. Bring the required documents, complete the application, and pay the fee. Most couples finish in a single visit.

Documents required from each applicant:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Social Security number (know it; a card helps)
• Certified divorce decree if divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order if under 18 (required since September 1, 2017)

Texas residency is not required. No blood test is needed. The license is valid anywhere in the state. The application under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 asks for full legal names, dates of birth, birthplaces, Social Security numbers, and information about any prior marriages. The clerk reviews the form and issues the license once everything looks right.

72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees

Texas law requires a 72-hour waiting period between the time the license is issued and when the ceremony can happen. This rule is found in Texas Family Code Section 2.204. Get your license on a Monday and you cannot hold the ceremony until Thursday. Keep this timing in mind when you schedule your application date.

The wait can be waived under three conditions. Active duty military members can bypass it. A judge can grant a waiver for cause. Couples who finish the Twogether in Texas premarital education program skip the wait and pay a reduced fee of about $22. The standard fee without the certificate is around $82. The eight-hour Twogether course is offered at various locations across Texas.

The license is good for 90 days from the issue date. After that, it expires and you have to apply again. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the ceremony. That gives enough lead time while staying well within the validity window.

Jim Hogg County Marriage Records

Your officiant must sign and return the completed marriage license to the Jim Hogg County Clerk within 30 days of the ceremony. This is required under Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once recorded, the marriage becomes part of the permanent public record. Certified copies are available afterward for legal uses like name changes or benefits enrollment.

Certified copies cost about $21 each. You can request them in person or by mail from the county clerk. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit maintains a statewide index of Texas marriages since 1966. A verification letter from DSHS costs $20 and confirms a record is on file, but it is not the same as a certified copy from the county.

Older Jim Hogg County marriage records are kept at the clerk's office as part of the permanent public record. Contact the office to ask about historical records and how to request them if you cannot visit in person. The clerk can explain the mail request process and what records are available.

Nearby Counties

Jim Hogg County is in South Texas near the Mexican border. Nearby county clerks issue marriage licenses under the same state rules.