Somervell County Marriage License

To get a marriage license in Somervell County, Texas, both applicants must appear together at the County Clerk's office in Glen Rose. The clerk issues all marriage licenses for the county following Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No residency is required. Bring a valid photo ID and know your Social Security number. After the license is issued, you must wait 72 hours before the ceremony can take place. The license is valid for 90 days from the date issued, and no blood test is needed.

Somervell County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Somervell County Clerk in Glen Rose handles all marriage license applications. This is the only office in the county that issues formal and informal marriage licenses. The clerk takes the application, collects the fee, and issues the license. After the ceremony, the clerk also records the completed license and handles certified copy requests.

Somervell County is a small county in North-Central Texas. The clerk's office is located in the courthouse in Glen Rose. There are no other locations in the county for this service. Plan to go on a weekday during regular business hours. The office is closed on state and federal holidays.

The standard fee for a marriage license in Somervell County is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education program pay a reduced fee of around $22. Call ahead to confirm payment methods. Most small county clerks accept cash, check, and money order. Some may now accept cards as well.

Note: Texas requires a 30-day waiting period after a divorce before a new marriage license can be issued. If either applicant was divorced within the past 30 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree to the clerk's office.

The Somervell County official website has contact information for the clerk's office and other county services based in Glen Rose.

Visit the county website before your trip to check current hours and confirm the application process has not changed.

How to Get a Marriage License in Somervell County

Both people must go to the clerk's office together. The process usually takes one visit if you bring the right documents. The clerk will give you the state application form to fill out and will check your IDs before issuing the license.

What each applicant needs to bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID
• Social Security number (you must know the number; having the card may help if there are any questions)
• Certified copy of the divorce decree if divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order removing disabilities of minority if either applicant is under 18 years of age

You do not have to live in Somervell County or in Texas to apply here. The license works in any county in Texas after it is issued. No blood test is required. The application covers full legal names including maiden surnames, birth dates, birthplaces, and Social Security numbers. You must also disclose any prior marriages and how they ended. This is part of the state-mandated form required by Texas Family Code Section 2.004.

72-Hour Wait and Marriage License Fees

Texas law requires couples to wait 72 hours after a marriage license is issued before holding the ceremony. This rule is in Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The wait starts from the exact date and time the license is issued. You cannot skip it on your own, but there are legal ways around it.

Active military members can have the wait waived. A judge can grant a written waiver for good cause. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course also skip the wait and pay a reduced fee of about $22 rather than the standard $82. That program is eight hours and can be completed online or in person. Details are at twogetherintexas.com.

The license expires 90 days after it is issued. If the ceremony does not happen in time, you must reapply and pay again. Most couples apply one to two weeks before the ceremony. That timing handles the 72-hour wait comfortably and keeps the license well within the 90-day limit.

Somervell County Marriage Records

After the wedding, the officiant must sign and return the completed marriage license to the Somervell County Clerk within 30 days. This is required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206. The clerk files it and the marriage becomes part of the official public record. Certified copies can then be ordered for legal purposes like name changes, benefits, or other official use.

Certified copies cost approximately $21 each through the Somervell County Clerk. You can request them in person or by mail. For statewide marriage verification going back to 1966, the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics unit issues verification letters for $20. These letters confirm a record exists but do not replace a certified county copy.

Older marriage records from Somervell County are part of the permanent county archive. Researchers and genealogists can contact the clerk directly to ask about historical records. Some may be available on microfilm or through genealogy services.

Nearby Counties

Somervell County is in North-Central Texas near several other counties. Each county clerk issues marriage licenses under the same Texas state process.