San Augustine County Marriage License

To get a marriage license in San Augustine County, Texas, both applicants must appear in person at the County Clerk's office in San Augustine. The clerk issues all formal and informal marriage licenses under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No Texas residency is required to apply. Both people must bring valid photo ID, know their Social Security numbers, and be prepared to wait 72 hours after the license is issued before the ceremony. The license is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued.

San Augustine County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The San Augustine County Clerk's office handles all marriage license applications in the county. It is the only place in San Augustine County where you can apply for a formal or informal marriage license. Staff can assist with the application, explain what to bring, and answer questions about fees. After the ceremony, the clerk records the completed license once the officiant returns it within 30 days.

The city of San Augustine is the county seat and the single location for marriage license services in this county. San Augustine County is in Deep East Texas. The office operates on regular weekday hours and is closed on state and county holidays. Call the office before your visit to confirm current hours and requirements.

The standard fee for a marriage license in San Augustine County is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course can get the fee reduced to around $22. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods. Bring cash or check and all required documents to complete the process in one visit.

Note: If either applicant was divorced within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. Per Texas Family Code Section 2.009, a new marriage license cannot be issued until 30 days after the divorce is finalized.

The San Augustine County official website has information about county services and the County Clerk's contact details.

Reviewing the county site before your visit helps confirm current hours and requirements for getting a marriage license in San Augustine County, Texas.

How to Get a Marriage License in San Augustine County

Getting a marriage license in San Augustine County follows the standard Texas process. Both applicants go to the clerk's office together in the city of San Augustine. Bring required documents, fill out the state form, and pay the fee. The application usually takes under an hour if you come prepared.

Each applicant must bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Social Security number (must know it; having the card helps)
• Certified copy of divorce decree if divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order removing disabilities of minority if under 18 (required since September 1, 2017)

There is no residency requirement in San Augustine County or Texas. No blood test is required. The license works anywhere in Texas once issued. The state form under Texas Family Code Section 2.004 collects full legal names, maiden surnames, dates of birth, birthplaces, and Social Security numbers. If either applicant was previously married, the clerk will ask how and when that marriage ended.

Waiting Period and Fees

Texas requires a 72-hour waiting period between when the license is issued and when the ceremony can happen. This is established by Texas Family Code Section 2.204. Apply Monday and the earliest you can hold the ceremony is Thursday. Plan your application date around your wedding day.

The waiting period can be waived for active duty military. A judge can grant a written waiver for good cause. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course can skip the 72-hour wait and pay a lower fee. In San Augustine County, the standard fee is about $82. With a Twogether in Texas certificate, that drops to approximately $22. The course is eight hours and can be found through the Twogether in Texas website.

The license is valid for 90 days from issuance. If the ceremony does not happen before the license expires, you have to reapply and pay again. Apply about one to two weeks before the wedding. That leaves enough time for the waiting period while staying within the 90-day validity window.

San Augustine County Marriage Records

After the ceremony, the officiant must sign and return the completed license to the San Augustine County Clerk within 30 days. This is required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once the clerk records it, the marriage is part of the official public record. Certified copies are available for name changes, benefits, or legal needs.

Certified copies of San Augustine County marriage licenses cost approximately $21 each. You can request them in person or by mail through the County Clerk's office. For marriages anywhere in Texas since 1966, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit maintains a statewide index and provides verification letters for $20. Those letters confirm a record is on file, but they are not the same as certified copies from the county clerk.

Older San Augustine County marriage records are part of the permanent public record. Genealogists researching Deep East Texas family history can request historical records through the clerk's office or check regional archives and genealogy databases.

Nearby Counties

San Augustine County is in Deep East Texas. Neighboring county clerks issue marriage licenses under the same state rules.