Tom Green County Marriage License

To get a marriage license in Tom Green County, Texas, both applicants must appear in person at the County Clerk's office in San Angelo. The clerk issues all formal and informal marriage licenses under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. No residency in Tom Green County or Texas is required to apply. Bring valid photo ID and know your Social Security number. Texas law requires a 72-hour wait after the license is issued before any ceremony can take place. The license remains valid for 90 days.

Tom Green County Clerk - Marriage License Office

The Tom Green County Clerk in San Angelo handles all marriage license applications for the county. This is the single office where you apply, pay, and receive your license. The clerk also maintains the official record of all marriages once the signed license is returned after the ceremony. Staff can help with questions about requirements, fees, and certified copies.

The office is located at 112 W Beauregard Ave in downtown San Angelo. Appointments may not be required but calling ahead is a good idea, especially for any questions specific to your situation. The office is open on regular weekdays and closed on state holidays.

The standard license fee in Tom Green County is approximately $82. If you finish the Twogether in Texas premarital course, the fee drops to about $22. Confirm current payment methods with the clerk's office before your visit. Most Texas county clerks accept cash, check, or money order.

Note: Applicants divorced within the last 30 days must bring a certified copy of the final decree. Under Texas Family Code Section 2.009, a new license cannot be issued until 30 days after a divorce is finalized.

The Texas Department of State Health Services provides statewide marriage license requirements and vital records information that applies to all Texas counties including Tom Green.

Reviewing state-level guidance before visiting the Tom Green County Clerk in San Angelo ensures you arrive with everything needed to complete your application.

How to Get a Marriage License in Tom Green County

The process is direct. Both people come in together, show their IDs, fill out the application, and pay. The clerk processes most applications while you wait. There is no lengthy delay on the day you apply.

Each applicant needs to bring:

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

Tom Green County requires no residency proof from either applicant. The license is valid anywhere in the state of Texas. You can get married in San Angelo or anywhere else in Texas with a Tom Green County license. No blood test is required. The process is the same for all applicants regardless of where they live.

The state form asks for full legal names, maiden names, dates of birth, birthplaces, and Social Security numbers. Prior marriages must be disclosed. If a prior marriage ended, the applicant explains how and when. This is mandated by Texas Family Code Section 2.004.

The 72-Hour Wait and Marriage License Fees

After the Tom Green County Clerk issues your license, you must wait 72 hours before the ceremony. That requirement comes from Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The wait starts at the exact time the license is issued, not at midnight or the start of the next day.

Three groups can waive the waiting period. Active duty military members qualify automatically. A district or county judge can grant a waiver in writing for good cause. And couples with a valid Twogether in Texas certificate skip the wait entirely and also pay a reduced fee of about $22 instead of the standard $82. The premarital program runs about eight hours and is available throughout Texas at local providers.

The license is good for 90 days. Use it or lose it. If the 90-day window closes before your wedding, you must return to the clerk, complete the application again, and pay a second time. Plan ahead and apply close enough to the ceremony that the license won't expire. An informal marriage declaration is available at the Tom Green County Clerk as well, typically around $42.

Tom Green County Marriage License Records

Once the ceremony is complete, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the Tom Green County Clerk within 30 days. That return is required by Texas Family Code Section 2.206. The clerk records it and the marriage becomes an official public record. You can then get certified copies for name changes, benefits, passports, and other legal purposes.

Certified copies from Tom Green County cost approximately $21 each. You can request them at the clerk's office in San Angelo or by mail. For statewide records going back to 1966, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit maintains a central index. A verification letter from DSHS costs $20 and confirms whether a record is on file, though it is not the same as a certified county copy.

Tom Green County serves the city of San Angelo, which has its own page with more localized information. See the San Angelo marriage license page for details specific to that city.

Historical marriage records from Tom Green County go back many decades. Genealogists and legal researchers can contact the clerk's office about accessing older records. Some historical records may also be found in regional archives or online genealogy databases.

Cities in Tom Green County

San Angelo is the county seat and the largest city in Tom Green County.

Nearby Counties

Tom Green County is in west-central Texas. Neighboring counties each handle their own marriage licenses through local clerks.