San Saba County Marriage License
Both applicants must appear in person at the San Saba County Clerk's office in San Saba to apply for a marriage license in San Saba County, Texas. The clerk issues all formal and informal marriage licenses under the Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No Texas residency is required. Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security numbers, and be prepared to wait 72 hours after the license is issued before the ceremony can happen. The license is good for 90 days from the date of issue.
San Saba County Overview
San Saba County Clerk - Marriage License Office
The San Saba County Clerk in San Saba is the sole issuing authority for marriage licenses in the county. Whether you need a formal or informal marriage license, this is the only office where you can apply. Staff can help answer questions about requirements, fees, and what to bring. They also hold the permanent public record once the signed license is returned after the ceremony.
The clerk is located at the San Saba County Courthouse in downtown San Saba. San Saba County is a rural county in the Texas Hill Country with one courthouse and no satellite offices. Go on a weekday during regular business hours. If your trip falls near a holiday, call ahead to confirm the office will be open.
| Office | San Saba County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | San Saba County Courthouse 500 E Wallace St San Saba, TX 76877 |
| Phone | (325) 372-3614 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.san-saba.tx.us |
The standard fee for a San Saba County marriage license is about $82. Couples who finish the Twogether in Texas premarital education program pay a reduced rate of roughly $22 and can also skip the 72-hour wait. Bring the certificate when you apply. Call ahead to confirm which payment methods the office accepts.
Note: Any applicant divorced within the past 30 days must bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. Texas Family Code Section 2.009 requires a 30-day wait after a divorce before a new license can be issued.
The Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics unit provides statewide guidance on marriage licenses that applies to San Saba County applicants.
State resources from DSHS provide useful background on what to expect before you visit the San Saba County Clerk to apply for your marriage license.
How to Get a Marriage License in San Saba County
Getting a San Saba County marriage license is a straightforward process. Both applicants visit the clerk's office at the same time, bring their documents, complete the application, and pay the fee. Most applications are processed the same day with no appointment needed.
What to bring when you apply at the San Saba County Clerk:
- Valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID
- Social Security number for each applicant
- Certified divorce decree if either applicant was divorced within the last 30 days
- Court order if under 18, as required in Texas since September 1, 2017
Texas residency is not required. Applicants from out of state are welcome to apply at the San Saba County Clerk. The license you get in San Saba is valid for any ceremony held in Texas. No blood test is required. The application form asks for full legal names including maiden surnames, dates of birth, birthplaces, and Social Security numbers. Per Texas Family Code Section 2.004, prior marriage history is part of the form. Have dates and how any prior marriages ended ready before your visit.
72-Hour Waiting Period and Fees
A 72-hour wait is required after the license is issued and before the ceremony can take place. This is Texas law under Texas Family Code Section 2.204. If the clerk issues your license on a Thursday afternoon, the earliest the ceremony can happen is Sunday afternoon.
Three exceptions allow the wait to be waived. Active duty military can skip it. A judge can issue a written waiver for good cause. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas program can skip the wait and pay roughly $22 instead of the standard $82. The course is 8 hours and offered at multiple sites across Texas.
The license is valid for 90 days. Use it before the 90-day window closes or you have to reapply and pay the fee again. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the ceremony. San Saba County is a quiet Hill Country destination for weddings, so plan your timing with the ceremony venue in mind.
The San Saba County Clerk also handles informal marriage declarations. Both parties must appear in person. The fee is typically about $42.
San Saba County Marriage License Records
After the ceremony, the officiant must sign and return the completed marriage license to the San Saba County Clerk within 30 days, per Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once filed, the marriage is part of the permanent public record. Certified copies are available for name changes, benefits, or legal proceedings.
Certified copies of San Saba County marriage licenses cost about $21 each. You can request them in person or by mail. For Texas-wide marriage record verification from 1966 forward, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit issues verification letters for $20. A letter confirms a record is on file but is not a certified copy from the county clerk.
San Saba County holds marriage records in its permanent public archive. Researchers can request access to older records from the clerk's office. Historical records may also be found through genealogy databases and regional archives that hold microfilm of older county records.
Nearby Counties
San Saba County sits in the Texas Hill Country along the San Saba River. Clerks in the surrounding counties follow the same Texas marriage license rules.