Find a Marriage License in Lamb County

Lamb County marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk's office in Littlefield, Texas. You and your partner must go there together, bring valid photo ID and your Social Security numbers, and pay the fee. The license is valid for 90 days after the clerk signs it, so you have time to plan the wedding after you apply. This page explains the full process, from what to bring to how to get a certified copy after the ceremony.

Lamb County Clerk Office in Littlefield

The Lamb County Clerk handles marriage licenses, deed records, and other official documents for the county. The office is located at the Lamb County Courthouse in Littlefield. You can visit the Lamb County official website or check co.lamb.tx.us for current contact details and hours. Both sites have been captured and are working resources for county residents.

Lamb County is in the South Plains region of West Texas, just south of the New Mexico border. The county is rural and the courthouse in Littlefield is the center of local government. When you go to apply for a marriage license, both applicants must be present at the same time. No proxy applications are accepted. The clerk will give you the license after you complete the application and pay the fee. The 72-hour waiting period starts from that point.

Note: Call ahead if you're traveling far to make sure the clerk's office is open. Rural Texas offices sometimes adjust hours for local events or staff shortages.

Marriage License Requirements

Texas law under Family Code Chapter 2 sets the requirements all county clerks must follow. In Lamb County, both applicants need to show the following when they apply:

• A valid photo ID issued by a government agency (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Your Social Security number or a document that shows it
• Certified divorce decree or death certificate if a prior marriage ended within the last 30 days
• Payment for the license fee in accepted forms (cash or money order recommended)

There is no blood test required in Texas. You do not need to be a Texas resident. The Lamb County marriage license is valid anywhere in the state, and you can marry in any county after the waiting period passes. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply without parental consent. Those 16 or 17 need parental consent and a court order. No one under 16 may marry in Texas.

License Fees and the Twogether Program

The standard fee for a marriage license in Lamb County is approximately $82.00. This is the full cost for most couples. If you've finished the Twogether in Texas premarital education course, show your completion certificate at the clerk's office. Twogether reduces the fee to around $22.00. That's real savings. On top of that, Twogether certificate holders don't have to wait the 72 hours before the ceremony can take place.

Active-duty military members also qualify for the 72-hour waiver. Bring military ID or orders. A judge can also issue a court order waiving the wait in certain cases, but this requires filing paperwork in advance.

Informal marriage, also called a declaration of common law marriage, is another option available at the County Clerk's office. The fee for that runs around $41.00 to $46.00 depending on the county. Both parties sign the declaration in front of the clerk.

Marriage Records in Lamb County

The Lamb County Clerk in Littlefield is the keeper of all marriage records issued in the county. After the ceremony, the officiant returns the signed license to the clerk within 30 days. The clerk then records it. From that point forward, the marriage record is part of the public record and can be searched by anyone during business hours.

The screenshots below are captured from the official Lamb County websites and show the county's marriage license information as publicly available online.

The Lamb County website provides public-facing information about county clerk services including marriage licenses.

This image reflects the Lamb County Clerk's official web presence covering marriage license application procedures.

The co.lamb.tx.us official county site also has contact and records information for the clerk's office.

The above capture shows the co.lamb.tx.us page with information relevant to marriage license applicants in Littlefield.

Certified copies of your marriage record can be obtained from the clerk after the license is recorded. Each certified copy costs around $6.00. You'll use certified copies to update your name on a Social Security card, driver's license, passport, bank accounts, and other official records.

The Texas Department of State Health Services at dshs.texas.gov also maintains a statewide index of marriages from 1966 to present. DSHS can issue a verification letter for $20.00 confirming a marriage record is on file. This letter is not a certified copy, but some agencies accept it as proof of marriage.

Nearby Counties

Lamb County sits in the South Plains of West Texas. If you're flexible on where to apply, neighboring counties include:

• Lubbock County - County seat: Lubbock
• Hockley County - County seat: Levelland
• Bailey County - County seat: Muleshoe
• Castro County - County seat: Dimmitt
• Lynn County - County seat: Tahoka

Any Texas county can issue you a marriage license. No matter which county you choose, the license works anywhere in Texas.