Titus County Marriage License

Both applicants must appear in person at the Titus County Clerk's office in Mount Pleasant to get a marriage license in Titus County, Texas. The clerk issues all formal and informal marriage licenses under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No residency in Titus County or Texas is required. Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security number, and plan on a 72-hour waiting period before the ceremony. The license is valid for 90 days from the date it is issued.

Titus County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Titus County Clerk in Mount Pleasant is the only place in the county to apply for a marriage license. The office handles all filings, keeps the official marriage records, and processes requests for certified copies. Staff can walk you through the application and answer questions about what to bring. Both applicants must appear at the same time in most cases.

The clerk's office is located at 100 W 1st St in Mount Pleasant. There are no satellite offices for this service. Plan to go during regular weekday hours and avoid state holidays when the office is closed.

The standard fee in Titus County is approximately $82. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital program pay around $22. Call the office to confirm accepted payment methods. Bring cash, check, or money order to be safe. The clerk can also tell you about the informal marriage declaration process and its fees.

Note: A certified divorce decree is required if either applicant finalized a divorce within the last 30 days. Texas Family Code Section 2.009 prohibits issuing a new marriage license within 30 days of a divorce.

The Titus County official website provides contact details and service information for the County Clerk's office in Mount Pleasant.

Check the Titus County website before your visit to confirm current office hours and any updated requirements for marriage license applicants.

How to Apply for a Marriage License in Titus County

Getting a marriage license in Titus County is a same-day process in most cases. Both people go to the clerk's office together, present their documents, fill out the form, and pay. The clerk usually processes the application while you wait.

What each applicant must bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID)
• Social Security number (you must know it; a card can help but is not always required)
• Certified divorce decree if divorced within the last 30 days
• Court order if either applicant is under 18

No residency proof is needed. No blood test is required. The license works for any ceremony in Texas, not just in Titus County. You do not need to hold the wedding in Mount Pleasant or anywhere near it. The license follows the couple, not the location.

The application form covers full legal names, maiden surnames, dates and places of birth, and Social Security numbers. Prior marriages must be reported. If a prior marriage ended, the applicant must say how and when. This is part of the standard state form required by Texas Family Code Section 2.004.

Waiting Period, Fees, and Exemptions

Texas sets a 72-hour wait between license issuance and the ceremony. This is in Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The clock starts the moment the clerk issues the license. If you apply on a Tuesday morning, the earliest you can marry is Friday morning.

Active duty military members may waive the waiting period. A judge can also issue a written waiver for good cause. And couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course can skip both the wait and most of the fee. The reduced fee is about $22. The course is roughly eight hours and is available at many locations in Texas and online through approved providers.

The 90-day window starts the day the license is issued. Miss that deadline and you pay again. Most couples apply one to two weeks ahead of the ceremony. That gives you time to handle any issues without cutting it close on the 90-day limit. An informal marriage declaration (common law) is also available at the Titus County Clerk for around $42.

Keep the license in a safe place after you get it. You'll need to present it to your officiant before the ceremony. After the wedding, the officiant signs it and mails it back to the clerk.

Titus County Marriage Records

Your officiant must return the signed license to the Titus County Clerk within 30 days of the ceremony. That filing requirement comes from Texas Family Code Section 2.206. Once filed, the record is public. You can then order certified copies for legal name changes, insurance, benefits, or passport applications.

Certified copies cost approximately $21 each. Request them in person or by mail from the Titus County Clerk. If you need records from other Texas counties or from years before you worked with the local clerk, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit holds a statewide index from 1966 onward. They charge $20 for a verification letter, which confirms a record exists but is not a certified copy.

Older Titus County marriage records go back many decades and are kept in the permanent county archive. Genealogists can request historical records through the clerk or look at regional archives and genealogy databases for older filings.

Nearby Counties

Titus County is in northeast Texas. The surrounding counties each have their own clerks that issue marriage licenses under Texas state law.