Fort Bend County, Texas
Marriage license in Fort Bend County, Texas
Fort Bend County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk at the Richmond office, under Texas law (Tex. Fam. Code §§ 2.001 et seq.).
Fort Bend County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Richmond
- Issued by
- County Clerk
- License fee
- $25–$85
- Waiting period
- 3 days
- Validity
- 90 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 2
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Statute
- Tex. Fam. Code §§ 2.001 et seq.
Verify exact fees at the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Fort Bend County Clerk.