Apply For A Lubbock Marriage License
My fiancée and I would like to apply for a marriage license in Lubbock, Texas. Where should we go?
You and your fiancée can apply for a marriage license at any County Clerk’s office. The Lubbock County Clerk’s office is located in Lubbock at 904 Broadway in Room 207. Office hours for marriage licenses are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You will need to appear together in person at the County Clerk’s office to sign and pick up your marriage license. If you want to call the Lubbock County Clerk’s office for information about marriage licenses, dial (806) 775-1054. You can learn more at the Lubbock County Clerk’s office official website at Lubbock Marriage License.
What are the legal requirements that we need to meet to receive a marriage license in Lubbock, Texas?
To receive a marriage license in Lubbock without parental consent, you need to be at least 18 years of age and unmarried. You need to show a valid form of government-issued identification such as a passport or a driver’s license at the Lubbock County Clerk’s office. You also need to provide your social security number or state that you do not have one. You do not have to have blood tests to apply for a marriage license in the state of Texas.
How much do we need to pay to receive a marriage license in Lubbock, Texas?
You need to pay the marriage license fee of $72.00 to receive your marriage license in Lubbock, Texas. The Lubbock County Clerk’s office only accepts cash payments.
If you and your fiancée complete the state certified marriage preparation class Twogether in Texas, you will be eligible for a greatly reduced fee. You can learn more by visiting the Twogether in Texas website at Lubbock Marriage License.
How long is the waiting period before we can use our Lubbock County marriage license?
The waiting period is 72 hours. If you and your fiancée complete the state certified marriage preparation class Twogether in Texas or if either of you is active military or works for the United States Department of Defense, this waiting period can be waived.
How long do we have to use our Lubbock County marriage license before the license expires?
You will have 30 days to use your Lubbock County marriage license before the license expires. Your Lubbock County marriage license will be valid anywhere in the state of Texas.
Who can we invite to perform our wedding ceremony in Lubbock, Texas?
You can invite any authorized person to perform your wedding ceremony in Lubbock, Texas. Rabbis, ministers, priests, judges, and justices of the peace are all authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in Lubbock, Texas.
Where should we go to order our marriage certificate in Lubbock, Texas?
The Lubbock County Clerk’s office issues marriage certificates. The person who performs your wedding ceremony should return the marriage license to the County Clerk’s office. About two weeks later, you should receive the original marriage license. If you have questions, you can contact the Lubbock County Clerk’s office at (806) 775-1054.
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