Tarrant County, Texas
Marriage license in Tarrant County, Texas
Tarrant County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk at the Fort Worth office, under Texas law (Tex. Fam. Code §§ 2.001 et seq.).
Tarrant County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Fort Worth
- 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 Tarrant County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Tarrant County Clerk.