Limestone County Marriage License

Limestone County marriage licenses are issued at the County Clerk's office in Groesbeck, Texas. Both parties must show up together, present valid photo ID, and pay the fee on the same visit. The license is valid for 90 days and comes with a 72-hour waiting period before the ceremony can take place. This page covers the requirements, costs, and how to get certified copies of a Limestone County marriage record after the wedding is done.

Where to Apply in Limestone County

The Limestone County Clerk's office is located at the courthouse in Groesbeck, the county seat for Limestone County. You can find the current address, phone number, and hours at co.limestone.tx.us. This official county government site was accessible and active during research. It's a good starting point to confirm the clerk's hours before your visit.

Limestone County is in Central Texas, sitting between Waco and College Station. Groesbeck is a small town, and the courthouse is where you'll complete the entire marriage license process. Both applicants must be present at the same time. You cannot submit applications separately, by mail, or online. The clerk processes the paperwork, takes your payment, and issues the license during the same visit.

Documents Required

Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, both applicants must present specific documents at the time of application. Bring all of the following to the Limestone County Clerk's office:

• Valid government-issued photo ID for each person (driver's license, Texas ID, passport, or military ID)
• Social Security number for each applicant
• Certified divorce decree or death certificate if a prior marriage ended within the last 30 days
• Payment for the license fee

No blood test is required. No residency requirement applies. You can apply in Limestone County regardless of where you live. The license is valid for any ceremony held anywhere in Texas. Both applicants must be 18 or older, or 16 to 17 with parental consent and a court order signed by a district judge.

Fees and the Waiting Period

The marriage license fee in Limestone County is approximately $82.00. If you've completed the Twogether in Texas premarital education course, bring your certificate. The Twogether certificate reduces the fee to about $22.00 and also waives the mandatory 72-hour waiting period. That's a meaningful benefit if you want to marry on a tight timeline.

Without the Twogether certificate, the 72-hour wait is required. Active-duty military members can request a waiver. A judge can issue a court order waiving the wait in specific circumstances. For most couples in Limestone County, the wait applies, so plan the ceremony date at least three full days after your visit to the courthouse in Groesbeck.

Informal marriage declarations can also be filed at the County Clerk's office. The fee for that is typically around $41.00 to $46.00 in Texas. Both parties must appear in person and sign the declaration form in front of the clerk.

Marriage Records in Limestone County

Marriage records in Limestone County are part of the public record. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to the County Clerk within 30 days. The clerk records it and it becomes permanently available. You can request access during business hours at the courthouse in Groesbeck.

The official Limestone County government site at co.limestone.tx.us provides the clerk's contact details and information on requesting records.

The image above was captured from the official Limestone County government website and reflects the clerk's public information on marriage license services available in Groesbeck.

Certified copies of a Limestone County marriage license typically cost around $6.00 per copy. Request them from the clerk's office after the license is recorded. Certified copies are used for name change applications, insurance, financial accounts, and other official purposes.

The Texas DSHS maintains a statewide index of marriages from 1966 to present through DSHS Vital Statistics. A verification letter confirming a marriage record is in the state index costs $20.00. This letter is not a certified copy of the license but is accepted by some agencies as proof of marriage.

After the Ceremony

Your officiant is legally required under Texas law to return the completed and signed marriage license to the County Clerk's office within 30 days of the ceremony. The clerk then records the marriage. From that point you can request certified copies to update your name on a Social Security card, driver's license, passport, and other records.

Make sure your officiant is authorized under Texas law to perform marriages. Licensed ministers, priests, rabbis, judges, and justices of the peace are all authorized. The officiant should understand their responsibility to return the completed license on time. If the 30-day deadline passes and the license hasn't been returned, contact the County Clerk's office for guidance.

Nearby Counties

Limestone County is in Central Texas. Neighboring counties where you can also apply for a marriage license include:

• McLennan County - County seat: Waco
• Falls County - County seat: Marlin
• Freestone County - County seat: Fairfield
• Leon County - County seat: Centerville
• Robertson County - County seat: Franklin