BIRTH AND DEATH INFORMATION AND FORM
AS OF FEBRUARY 26th, 2026 Visit the Vital Statistics Website below for requests.
Anderson County Requests for Vital Records
MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION AND FORMS
Marriage licenses are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 903-723-7465 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Both applicants must be present to receive the license. In the State of Texas, a marriage license is valid for ninety (90) days from the day it is issued. After the marriage license is issued there is a seventy-two (72) hour waiting period until the license becomes valid. The marriage license may be used anywhere in the State of Texas.
To apply for the marriage license each applicant shall submit:
- Proof of identity and age (Driver's License, State Identification card)
- Verbalize the oath printed on the application and sign the application before the county clerk.
- The fee for a marriage license is $81.00. (CASH ONLY)
Application For Marriage License (PDF Form) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
The legislature passed HB 2685 which authorizes a statewide initiative to promote “Healthy Marriages”. You must provide your Twogether in Texas certificate before we can give you the waived fee of $60.00.
For Couples taking the State-Approved Marriage Class:
- Procedures for applying for a marriage license remain the same.
- Course certificate must be able to be verified through the State of Texas on-line by the Clerk's office.
- 72 hour waiting period is automatically waived.
- Marriage license fee is $21.00 (CASH ONLY). Course certificate must be provided to clerk in order to receive this discounted license fee.
- For more information visit the www.twogetherintexas.com.
Electronic Marriage License Application: Both applicants must be able to visit the County Clerk’s office in person within 3 days of submitting your application in order to obtain your marriage license. After 3 days the application will be removed from our queue and you will need to complete your application again. Applications are also available to complete when you visit our office.
Applicants will need to complete the following in the office to obtain the marriage license:
- Bring proof of identity (Driver's License, State Identification card)
- Verbalize the oath printed on the application and sign the application before the county clerk
- The fee for a marriage license is $81.00. (CASH ONLY)
- Please note: The 72-hour waiting period goes into effect after your marriage license is issued by the clerk. The 72-hour waiting period is not based on the date in which your electronic application is submitted.
Marriage Regulation Information
Application For Marriage License (E-Form) IN PERSON applicant only. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
INFORMAL MARRIAGE LICENSE FORM
To apply for an Informal Marriage License each applicant shall submit:
- Proof of identity and age (Driver's License, State Identification card)
- Verbalize the oath printed on the application and sign the application before the county clerk
- The fee for a informal marriage license is $45.00. (CASH ONLY)
Application for Informal Marriage (PDF Form) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Application for Informal Marriage (E-Form) IN PERSON applicant only.
BIRTH AND DEATH INFORMATION AND FORM
AS OF FEBRUARY 26th, 2026 Visit the Vital Statistics Website below for requests.
Anderson County Requests for Vital Records