Vitals - Birth, Death, Marriage

Vitals

The County Clerk's involvement in the Vital Statistics Department dealing with personal records is principally in the issuing of marriage licenses, the recording of birth and death certificates, and the issuing of certified copies of the same.

Persons Qualified to Request or Change Records | Texas DSHS

Who can change/correct records? The persons qualified to request changes or corrections to vital records vary, depending on the record type. See the Texas Health and Human Services website for details on who qualifies for each.

Birth

• Application Request by Mail for Certified Copy of Birth (PDF)
• Order a Vital Record from Another State

Death

• Application Request by Mail for Certified Copy of Death (PDF)
• Order a Vital Record from Another State
• Request for Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (PDF)

Marriage

Marriage Licenses are issued Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (except for Commissioners Court-approved holidays).

Please bring a valid ID for each applicant, and bring the payment fee of $80, or $180 if you are from out of State.

72-Hour Waiting Period

Per Texas Family Code 2.204, a marriage ceremony may not take place during the 72-hour period immediately following the issuance of the marriage license. This waiting period does not apply to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and on active duty; Department of Defense; someone who obtains a written waiver from a Judge with family law jurisdiction; completes a premarital education course approved by the State as described in Section 2.013.

(Twogether In Texas - a State approved pre-marital education course)

All Officiants must be Ordained to officiate weddings in Texas.

(An Ordination Certificate may be required, if requested by the County Clerk).

For any other questions, please call 830-997-6515.

Order a Name Change Kit.

(Note: Kit should be customized for the county and state that you will reside after marriage.)