How to get a marriage license in El Paso County — where to apply, the fee, the waiting period and how long it stays valid — plus the public record. 549 licenses were filed here in the last 30 days; the newest filing we hold is dated Nov 4, 2026.
In Texas, marriage licenses are issued by the county clerk. These are the state rules that apply in El Paso County; the office itself sets its hours, accepted ID and payment methods, so check with it before you go.
Checked September 2026 against Texas Family Code, Chapter 2. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. This is general information, not legal advice.
A marriage license application filed with the county clerk becomes part of the public record. The records we hold for El Paso County run from January 2026 to November 2026.
A filing means a wedding is happening now, not being planned: in our own data most couples marry within days of applying. Wedding professionals — photographers, florists, officiants, venues, DJs and planners — use the filings to see how many couples marry in El Paso County each month and when the busy season starts.
Set by each county — typically about $70 to $85. A Twogether in Texas premarital education certificate removes up to $60 of the fee and waives the 72-hour wait. Confirm the current amount and accepted payment methods with the county clerk before you go.
72 hours between issuance and the ceremony. Waived for active-duty military, with a judge’s written waiver, or with a Twogether in Texas premarital course certificate.
90 days from the date it is issued.
Any county clerk in Texas — the license is valid statewide, and there is no residency requirement. Both applicants normally appear in person with valid photo ID.
Yes. Marriage license filings are public records kept by the county clerk. MarriageSignals holds 964 filings for El Paso County, including 549 from the last 30 days; the newest is dated Nov 4, 2026.
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