Kimble County Marriage License

Couples applying for a marriage license in Kimble County must visit the County Clerk's office in Junction. Both applicants must appear in person under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No Texas residency is required. Each person needs a valid photo ID and their Social Security number. A 72-hour waiting period begins once the license is issued. The license is valid for 90 days. Kimble County is a small Hill Country county so calling ahead before your visit is recommended.

Kimble County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Kimble County Clerk in Junction handles all marriage license applications. This is the only office in the county that issues marriage licenses. The clerk processes applications, collects fees, and keeps official records. For a small county like Kimble, it is best to call before you make the trip to confirm the office is open and fully staffed.

The office is at the Kimble County Courthouse in Junction. There are no satellite locations. Regular business hours apply Monday through Friday. The office is closed on state holidays.

The standard fee is about $82. Cash and check are common payment options. Confirm card availability when you call. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course pay around $22 and can waive the 72-hour waiting period. Bring your 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 must be provided before a new license can be issued.

The Kimble County official website has contact details and information about county offices including the County Clerk in Junction.

Check the county website before your visit to Junction to confirm current office hours and any changes to procedures at the clerk's office.

How to Get a Marriage License in Kimble County

Both applicants must go to the clerk's office together in Junction. You fill out the state application, show your IDs, and pay the fee. If your documents are ready, it usually takes one 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 for use anywhere in Texas. The state form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 asks for full legal names, birth dates, birthplaces, Social Security numbers, and prior marriage history. The clerk reviews your documents and issues the license the same day.

72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees

Texas requires a 72-hour wait between the license issue date and the ceremony date. Texas Family Code Section 2.204 sets this requirement. Get your license on a Friday and you can't hold the ceremony until Monday. Plan your application date to account for this.

Three situations allow the wait to be waived. Active duty military can skip it. A judge can grant a waiver for cause. Couples who complete Twogether in Texas skip the wait and pay a reduced fee of about $22 instead of the standard $82. The eight-hour course is available at locations around the state.

The license is valid for 90 days. After that, it expires. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the ceremony. For a small Hill Country county like Kimble, applying a bit earlier gives you a safety margin in case anything comes up.

Kimble County Marriage Records

After the ceremony, the officiant must sign the license and return it to the Kimble County Clerk within 30 days. This is required under Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once recorded, the marriage becomes part of the permanent public record. Certified copies can be requested for legal needs.

Certified copies cost about $21 each. Request them in person or by mail from the county clerk. For any Texas marriage since 1966, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit maintains a statewide index. A verification letter costs $20 and confirms a record exists, but it is not the same as a certified copy from the county.

Older Kimble County marriage records are kept at the clerk's office. Researchers and genealogists can contact the office to find out what historical records are available and how to request them by mail if a visit to Junction is not possible.

Nearby Counties

Kimble County is in the Texas Hill Country near several other counties. Each county clerk follows the same state rules for marriage licenses.