Find a Marriage License in Maverick County

To get a marriage license in Maverick County, Texas, both applicants must appear together at the County Clerk's office in Eagle Pass. The clerk issues all marriage licenses for the county under the Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No Texas residency is required to apply. Both applicants need valid photo ID and their Social Security numbers. After the license is issued, a 72-hour waiting period must pass before any ceremony can be held. The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date.

Maverick County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Maverick County Clerk in Eagle Pass handles all marriage license applications for the county. Eagle Pass is the county seat and sits on the Rio Grande along the Texas-Mexico border. The clerk's office is at the Maverick County Courthouse. Staff can help you understand what documents to bring, what fees apply, and what to expect during the application. The clerk also keeps the official marriage record once the signed license is returned after the ceremony.

All marriage license work is done at the main courthouse in Eagle Pass. There are no satellite locations. The office follows a standard weekday schedule. It is worth calling ahead to confirm hours and accepted payment methods before you make the trip. The office closes on state and federal holidays.

The standard marriage license fee is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital program qualify for a reduced fee of around $22. Bring the program completion certificate to the clerk's office when you apply. The 8-hour course covers practical topics for couples and is offered at locations across Texas.

Note: If either person was divorced within the last 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is required. Texas Family Code Section 2.009 prohibits issuing a new marriage license until 30 days have passed after a divorce was finalized.

The Maverick County Clerk's website provides current contact details and service information for residents and visitors applying for marriage licenses in Eagle Pass.

Reviewing the county contact page before your visit ensures you have current information and arrive prepared for the marriage license application process.

How to Get a Marriage License in Maverick County

Both applicants must go to the clerk's office in Eagle Pass together. You complete the state-mandated application, show your IDs, pay the fee, and receive the license the same day. The whole visit usually takes under an hour. Once the license is in hand, the 72-hour waiting period begins. The ceremony cannot be held until those 72 hours have passed.

Each applicant needs to bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military card
• Social Security number (you must know it; a card is helpful)
• Certified divorce decree if divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order if either applicant is under 18

No Texas residency is required. The license is valid statewide. No blood test is needed. The application form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 collects full legal names, dates of birth, birthplaces, Social Security numbers, and information about any prior marriages. Verify that the names on the form match your photo ID exactly.

72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees

Texas requires all couples to wait 72 hours after the marriage license is issued before holding the ceremony. This rule is in Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The 72 hours start the moment the clerk issues the license. Do not plan the wedding for the same day you apply.

The wait can be skipped in certain cases. Active duty military can have it waived. A judge can grant a written waiver for good cause. Completing the Twogether in Texas premarital program also allows couples to skip the wait and pay about $22 instead of the standard $82. Find course locations near Eagle Pass and the South Texas area at twogetherintexas.com.

The license is valid for 90 days. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the ceremony. That is usually enough time for the 72-hour wait to pass while keeping the license valid for the wedding date. If the license expires before you use it, you have to apply again from the beginning and pay the fee a second time.

Maverick County Marriage License Records

After the ceremony, the officiant must sign and return the completed license to the Maverick County Clerk within 30 days. That is the rule under Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once the clerk records the returned license, the marriage is part of the official public record. Certified copies can then be requested for name changes, benefits enrollment, immigration documentation, or other legal purposes.

Certified copies from the Maverick County Clerk cost approximately $21 each. In-person and mail requests are accepted. For statewide marriage verification from 1966 forward, the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics unit maintains a statewide index. Their $20 verification letters confirm a record is on file but are not certified copies from the county clerk.

Maverick County marriage records are part of the permanent county archive. Contact the clerk's office in Eagle Pass to ask about access to older records for genealogy or legal research. Some South Texas records may also be available through genealogy databases covering the border region.

Nearby Counties

Maverick County is in South Texas along the Rio Grande. The counties nearby follow the same Texas marriage license rules and processes.