Fort Bend County marriage license: hours, fee and what to bring
Fort Bend County in Texas takes marriage license applications at the issuing office. Expect a $71 fee; the office is open to walk-ins or appointments. The office states that one applicant may come alone in the cases the office lists, bringing a form or ID for the other.
Open the issuing office's page (fortbendcountytx.gov)
Office hours and address
the issuing office
Phone: 281-341-8685
Appointments or walk-ins. Appointments are available but not required.
Fee and payment
The marriage license fee is $71, as posted by the issuing office.
| formal marriage license | $71.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| formal marriage license with valid proof of state approved Pre-Marital Course | $11.00 |
Source: fortbendcountytx.gov, checked
How Fort Bend compares
Among 4 covered counties in this comparison (Texas), the median fee is $80.50; Fort Bend charges $71, which is lower than that. For visits, this county's page says the office is open to walk-ins or appointments. Fort Bend does not list Saturday hours. 0 of 3 comparable covered counties list a Saturday opening.
What to bring and who must come
Documents named on the county page:
- proof of identity and age
Source: fortbendcountytx.gov, checked
Who must come. The office states that one applicant may come alone in the cases the office lists, bringing a form or ID for the other. Both parties normally appear together; an Absentee Application may be used if one party cannot appear in person.
Source: fortbendcountytx.gov, checked
Apply ahead online. The county links a pre-application: ccweb.co.fort-bend.tx.us.
Source: fortbendcountytx.gov, checked
Validity. The county page says the license is valid for 90 days.
Source: fortbendcountytx.gov, checked
Texas state rules
These come from state law, not from the county, and apply in every county of the state.
- Waiting period
- 72 hours after the licence is issued Source: tcss.legis.texas.gov, checked
Nearby covered counties
Distances are straight-line from the middle of the county, not driving routes. Many states let you apply in any county, so a neighbor can be an option; check the state rules above and the neighbor's own page.
- Harris County, TX: about 32 mi, fee $81, no Saturday hours listed
- Bexar County, TX: about 165 mi, fee $80, no Saturday hours listed
- Collin County, TX: about 258 mi, fee $80, no Saturday hours listed
- Denton County, TX: about 266 mi, fee $81, no Saturday hours listed
Call ahead before you go
Fees, hours and appointment rules change, and offices close for holidays and training days. We last checked these facts on . The office phone number on its page is 281-341-8685. Confirm with the office, and if something here is out of date, report a change.