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Bexar County, TX courthouse wedding cost

License and 1 copy: $88, plus the ceremony. A marriage license costs $80. The clerk lists no courthouse ceremony fee, so add your judge's or officiant's fee. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $8.

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License $80. A Twogether in Texas certificate takes $60 off and waives the 72-hour wait; the clerk doesn't say what the fee becomes. Pay in cash or by card. The clerk takes no checks.

The Bexar County Clerk's page says all justices of the peace marry couples by appointment but lists no ceremony fee. Call the justice of the peace you want, then add their fee under Judge or officiant.

$8 each. You'll need one for each name change.

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CostAmount
Marriage licenseMarriage license$80
Certified copies1 × $8$8

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  • Ask the judge or officiant for the ceremony fee, then add it under Judge or officiant.

Waiting period: 72 hours, unless a judge waives it in writing, one of you is on active military duty, or you have a Twogether in Texas certificate.

How long the license lasts: 90 days from the day it's issued.

Fees from the Bexar County Clerk, checked November 4, 2026. Fees change, so confirm before you go.

Bexar County Clerk

Bexar County, TX courthouse wedding fees

From the clerk's own pages · checked November 4, 2026
FeePriceWhat the clerk says
Marriage license$80“Marriage License: $80.00” SourceA Twogether in Texas certificate takes $60 off and waives the 72-hour wait; the clerk doesn't say what the fee becomes. Pay in cash or by card. The clerk takes no checks.
Certified copy$8 each“Certified Marriage Licenses are $8.00 per copy” Source
Courthouse ceremonySet by each judgeThe Bexar County Clerk's page says all justices of the peace marry couples by appointment but lists no ceremony fee. Call the justice of the peace you want, then add their fee under Judge or officiant.

You'll need a certified copy for each name change (Social Security, the DMV, a passport, the bank). With 3 copies instead of 1, add $16.

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What the clerk asks of you

  • Ceremony: The Bexar County Clerk's page says all justices of the peace marry couples by appointment but lists no ceremony fee. Call the justice of the peace you want, then add their fee under Judge or officiant.
  • Waiting period: 72 hours, unless a judge waives it in writing, one of you is on active military duty, or you have a Twogether in Texas certificate.
  • How long the license lasts: 90 days from the day it's issued.

Ask the clerk

  • "Do we need an appointment for the license or the ceremony?"
  • "How many guests can come in?"
  • "Which payment methods do you take, and is there a card fee?"

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Bexar County courthouse wedding questions

How much is a courthouse wedding in Bexar County?

License and 1 copy: $88, plus the ceremony. A marriage license costs $80. The clerk lists no courthouse ceremony fee, so add your judge's or officiant's fee. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $8. These are the official prices of the Bexar County Clerk, checked November 4, 2026. Photos, outfits, rings or a meal afterwards are extra.

How much is a marriage license in Bexar County?

A marriage license costs $80. A Twogether in Texas certificate takes $60 off and waives the 72-hour wait; the clerk doesn't say what the fee becomes. Pay in cash or by card. The clerk takes no checks.

Who performs courthouse weddings in Bexar County?

The Bexar County Clerk's page says all justices of the peace marry couples by appointment but lists no ceremony fee. Call the justice of the peace you want, then add their fee under Judge or officiant.

Is there a waiting period, and how long does the license last?

Waiting period: 72 hours, unless a judge waives it in writing, one of you is on active military duty, or you have a Twogether in Texas certificate. How long it lasts: 90 days from the day it's issued.

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Fees checked November 4, 2026. Report a fee that changed.