Kendall County Marriage License

Couples getting a marriage license in Kendall County must visit the County Clerk's office in Boerne. Both applicants must appear in person at the same time. The clerk issues all marriage licenses under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No Texas residency is required. Both people need valid photo ID and their Social Security numbers. A 72-hour waiting period begins when the license is issued. The license is valid for 90 days. Kendall County is in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio.

Kendall County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Kendall County Clerk's office in Boerne handles all marriage license applications for the county. The clerk is the only office in Kendall County that issues formal and informal marriage licenses. Staff can answer your questions about what to bring, how the process works, and what fees apply. The clerk also keeps official records after the ceremony and signed license are returned.

The office is located at 201 E San Antonio St in Boerne. That is the address for the county courthouse. Business hours are Monday through Friday. The office is closed on state holidays. Kendall County has seen significant growth as part of the San Antonio metro area, so plan your visit accordingly.

The standard license fee is about $82. Payment methods typically include cash and check. Call or check the county website to confirm whether cards are accepted. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course pay a reduced fee of around $22 and can waive the 72-hour waiting period. Bring the completion certificate when you apply.

Note: Under Texas Family Code Section 2.009, if either applicant was divorced within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is required before a new license can be issued.

The Kendall County official website has current contact information and details about the County Clerk's office in Boerne.

Checking the county website before your visit helps confirm current hours, fee amounts, and any updates to the application process at the Boerne clerk's office.

How to Get a Marriage License in Kendall County

Both people must visit the County Clerk's office at the same time. You fill out the state application form, show your IDs, and pay the fee. Most couples complete the whole process in a single visit.

Each applicant must bring:

• 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)

No blood test is required. No Texas residency 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 and places of birth, Social Security numbers, and any prior marriage history. Once the clerk reviews your documents and accepts payment, the license is issued the same day.

Kendall County is a popular destination for Hill Country weddings and events. If you are planning a wedding in the area, apply for your license in Kendall County if that is where you will be getting married or if it is the most convenient location. The license is valid for any ceremony held anywhere in Texas.

72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees

After the clerk issues the license, you must wait 72 hours before the ceremony can take place. This comes from Texas Family Code Section 2.204. Get the license on a Friday afternoon and the earliest legal ceremony is Monday afternoon. For Hill Country weddings, this is an important detail to keep in mind when scheduling.

The 72-hour wait can be waived. Active duty military members can bypass it. A judge can issue a written waiver for cause. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education program skip the wait entirely and pay a reduced fee. The standard fee is about $82. With the Twogether certificate, it drops to around $22. The eight-hour course is offered at locations across Texas.

The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date. If you don't use it in that window, it expires. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the ceremony. For destination weddings in the Hill Country, it is worth applying a bit earlier to give yourself more flexibility in case of any delays.

Kendall County Marriage License Records

After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the Kendall County Clerk within 30 days. This is required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once the clerk records it, the marriage is part of the permanent public record. Certified copies can then be requested for legal purposes.

Certified copies cost about $21 each from the Kendall County Clerk. You can request them in person or by mail. For Texas marriages from any county since 1966, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit maintains a statewide index. A DSHS verification letter costs $20 and confirms a record exists, but it is not a certified copy from the county.

Older Kendall County marriage records are preserved at the clerk's office. Researchers and genealogists can ask about what historical records are available and how to request them remotely. The clerk's staff can explain the mail request process and point you to what is in the archive.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County is in the Texas Hill Country and borders several neighboring counties. Each county clerk handles marriage licenses under the same state rules.