Find a Marriage License in Morris County

Marriage licenses in Morris County are issued through the County Clerk's office in Daingerfield. Both applicants must appear in person at the same time. You need valid photo ID and your Social Security number. There is no residency requirement. Anyone can apply for a marriage license in Morris County regardless of where they live. The process is governed by Texas Family Code Chapter 2. A 72-hour waiting period is required after the license is issued before the ceremony can take place. The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.

Morris County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Morris County Clerk's office in Daingerfield is where all marriage license applications are handled. Both applicants must go there in person. Staff at the office can walk you through the application form and answer questions about what to bring. The clerk also holds the official record once your ceremony is complete and the signed license is returned.

This is a single-office county. There are no other locations in Morris County for marriage license services. Arrive during regular business hours. The office is closed on weekends and Texas state holidays. If you are not sure about current hours, call before making the trip.

The standard marriage license fee in Morris County is approximately $82. If you and your partner complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course, the fee drops to around $22. Bring a valid completion certificate when you visit the clerk's office. Cash, check, and money order are typically accepted. Confirm payment methods by phone before your visit.

Note: If either applicant was divorced in the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. Texas Family Code Section 2.009 prohibits issuing a new marriage license within 30 days of a divorce unless a court issues a waiver.

The Morris County website lists county office contact information including the County Clerk's office in Daingerfield.

Checking the county's site before your visit lets you verify current hours and confirm any requirements specific to Morris County marriage license applications.

How to Get a Marriage License in Morris County

Both applicants go to the clerk's office in Daingerfield together. Bring your IDs, know your Social Security numbers, and pay the fee. No appointment is typically needed. Most people finish the process in under an hour.

What to bring:

• Government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, state-issued ID, or military card
• Social Security number for each applicant (memorized or written; the card itself may not be required)
• Certified copy of any divorce decree if either person was divorced within the past 30 days
• Court order removing disabilities of minority if either applicant is younger than 18

No residency proof is needed. No blood test is required. The state application form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 asks for full legal names, dates of birth, birthplaces, and Social Security numbers. The clerk will also ask about any previous marriages and how each ended. Being honest and accurate on this form matters, since knowingly providing false information is a violation of Texas law.

72-Hour Wait and Marriage License Fees

Once the clerk issues the license, Texas law requires a 72-hour wait before the ceremony can legally occur. This is set in Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The wait begins from the exact time stamped on the license. Three full days must pass before the ceremony.

The wait can be waived in limited cases. Active duty military members are exempt. A judge can grant a written waiver for documented good cause. Completing the Twogether in Texas premarital education course also removes the waiting period and reduces the fee from approximately $82 to around $22. The 8-hour course is available through providers statewide. More information is at twogetherintexas.com. Bring your completion certificate to the clerk's office when you apply.

The license is good for 90 days. If your ceremony does not happen before the license expires, you must start over. Plan your application date so the 72-hour wait clears well before your wedding and you still have plenty of time left in the 90-day window.

Morris County Marriage License Records

After the ceremony, the officiant who performed it must sign the completed license and return it to the Morris County Clerk within 30 days. This requirement is in Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once the clerk records it, the marriage is part of the permanent public record. You can then get certified copies of the record.

Certified copies cost approximately $21 each through the Morris County Clerk. Request them in person or send a written request by mail with a check or money order. These documents are used for Social Security name changes, driver's license updates, passport applications, and other legal and financial matters requiring proof of marriage.

The Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics unit holds a statewide index of marriage records from 1966 to the present. Verification letters from DSHS cost $20 each. A verification letter confirms the record exists but is not a certified copy. For legal documents, always use certified copies from the county clerk's office where the license was originally filed.

Nearby Counties

Morris County is in Northeast Texas. These nearby counties each have their own county clerk offices that issue marriage licenses.