MARRIAGE LICENSES

The County Clerk’s Downtown and Satellite offices are open on a walk-in basis.

• Downtown Office
  8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Northeast Annex
  8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  Closed 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM for Lunch
• Ysleta Annex
  8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Northwest Annex
  8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  Closed 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM for Lunch

Online Marriage Application
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• Must have a valid, government-issued picture identification. Names will be reflected on the marriage license exactly as they appear on the IDs. The County Clerk's office cannot change the name or spelling of name on ID. Forms of acceptable, valid identification include:
  • Driver's License
  • State ID
  • Passport
  • Military ID
  • Visa
• Both parties must appear in person.
• Both parties must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must know social security number.

• There is a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued before the marriage ceremony can take place. The 72-hour waiting period can be waived by meeting one of the following criteria:
  • The waiting period does not apply if an applicant is a member of the armed forces of the United States and on active duty. Military ID must be shown to the person who performs the marriage ceremony.
  • You work for the U.S. Department of Defense as an employee or under contract.
  • Applicants possess a valid Twogether in Texas Certificate. Certificate must be shown at the time the license is issued and will need to be shown to the person who performs the ceremony.
  • The waiting period does not apply if the applicant obtains a 72-hour waiver signed by a District Judge or Justice of the Peace Judge. Waiver must be presented when filing the license after the wedding ceremony.
• The marriage must take place within 89 days from the date of issuance - no exceptions.
• If divorced, there is a 30-day waiting period after the divorce is final before remarriage - unless waived. If the 30-day waiting period is waived, a certified copy must be presented at the time the license is purchased.

Marriage Licenses:
Formal Marriage License	$81.00
Non-Texas Residents	$181.00
Informal Marriage License	$46.00
Copy Fees:
Certified Marriage License Copy	$7.00
Affidavit for Marriage Correction	$17.00
We accept the following types of payments: Cash: No foreign currency. Credit/Debit: 2.19% Credit Card Convenience Fee $2.95 Debit Card Convenience Fee If your payment if not honored for any reason, the county may assess a service charge in addition to the original payment amount. - LGC 132.004 Money Order: (Made payable to El Paso County Clerk) Cashiers Check: (Made payable to El Paso County Clerk) Business Check: (Made payable to El Paso County Clerk)