Requirements:

1. Both parties need to be present to apply for a marriage license.
2. Both parties need to present a document issued by the State or Government which verifies the date of the birth, such as a CURRENT Driver’s License, Texas Identification Card or a Passport.
3. Social Security numbers are required for both parties (if they have ever been issued one).
4. Fee is $67.00 in cash.
5. There must be at least 72 hours between the date and time of issuance of a license and the time the ceremony occurs unless one applicant is on active duty in the armed forces or a waiver is granted by one of the following: a judge of a district court or a statutory county court or a county judge. (See attached list of County and District Judges who issue 72 hour waivers).
6. The marriage license is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
7. A marriage license may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday thru Friday except for County holidays.
8. Divorce by either party must be final 30 days prior to applying for a marriage license.
9. Age Requirements
   • 18 years or older to obtain a Marriage License without parental consent
   • 16 years old thru 17 years old - must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Parental Consent Form furnished by County Clerk's office must be filled out by legal guardian at time of obtaining a Marriage License.
   • 15 years and under - Court Order

Things to Remember:

1. The original license will be returned to you after it is received back from the person performing the marriage ceremony and recorded in our office.
2. A copy of the license will remain on file in the County where it was purchased.
3. There is no law requiring a blood test.
4. Certified copies of marriage license are $20.00 each (Downloadable Form)
5. Plain copies of marriage license are $1.00 each (Downloadable Form)

List of County and District Judges (who issue 72 Hours Waivers):

Hon. Jerri Lee Mills County Court at Law No. 1 Room 206A, 2nd Floor Courthouse	Hon. Patrick Sebesta 239th Judicial District Court Room 214A, 2nd Floor Courthouse
Hon. Robert E. May 149th Judicial District Court Room 310A, 3rd Floor Courthouse

List of Brazoria County Justices of the Peace:

Justin Thomson Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 1 309 Plantation Drive Lake Jackson, TX 77566 (979)297-4650	Milan Miller Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Place 2 210A W. 1st Street Freeport, TX 77541 (979)233-4700
John Vasut Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Place 1 7313 Corporate Drive Manvel, TX 77578 (281) 756-2410	Wayne Dubose Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Place 2 111 E. Locust, Suite 110, Courthouse Angleton, TX 77515 (979)864-1402
Jerome Jozwiak Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Place 1 260 George Street, Suite 100 Alvin, TX 77511 (281)585-0054	Gordon Starkenburg Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Place 2 3801 East Pear Pearland, Texas 77581 (281)485-1528
Sharon Fox Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Place 1 101 E. Alabama Brazoria, TX 77422 (979)798-7777 #5 Oak Drive Lake Jackson, TX 77566 (979)297-6368	Sherry Kersh Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Place 2 111 N. 10th Street West Columbia, TX 77486 (979)345-2671

This list of Justices of the Peace is provided only for informational purposes by
Brazoria County Clerk’s Office. It is not an endorsement of any particular judge, nor does it guarantee their availability to perform a ceremony.

The law also authorizes an ordained minister, rabbi, priest and others to perform marriage ceremonies. Please consult your local telephone yellow page directory for listings.

Thank you for selecting Brazoria County to purchase a marriage license. We trust you received courteous service by the friendly and dedicated staff.

Certificate by Credit Card:

To obtain a certified copy of a Brazoria County marriage license by Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover – no debit cards accepted), print out and complete the application form, submit payment thru www.certifiedpayments.net and specify Vitals as type of transaction, put confirmation # on form and fax to County Clerk’s Office at 979-864-1358. The application must be faxed to the County Clerks Office within 48 hours or you will be given a refund without the convenience fees. Once your form has been received the certified copy will be sent to you after the processing of the credit card (3 to 4 business days).

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