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Dallas County, TX courthouse wedding cost

License, ceremony and 1 copy: $111 to $241. A marriage license costs $81 or $21 with a Twogether in Texas certificate. A courthouse ceremony costs $80 to $150, depending on where and how you book it. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $10.

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The clerk's FAQ says $81 and its fee table says $80, so we count $81.

Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cash only.

$10 each. You'll need one for each name change.

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Courthouse wedding cost

$171Dallas County, TX

Courthouse wedding cost by line
CostAmount
Marriage licenseMarriage license$81
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace 2-2, by appointment$80
Certified copies1 × $10$10

Waiting period: 72 hours, unless a district judge waives it or you have a Twogether in Texas certificate.

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

Fees from the Dallas County Clerk, checked October 24, 2026. Fees change, so confirm before you go.

Dallas County Clerk

Dallas County, TX courthouse wedding fees

From the clerk's own pages · checked October 24, 2026
FeePriceWhat the clerk says
Marriage license$81“The cost of a marriage license is $81.00.” SourceThe clerk's FAQ says $81 and its fee table says $80, so we count $81.
Marriage licenseWith a Twogether in Texas certificate$21“Marriage License with Certificate - www.bethechampion.org $21.00” SourceBring the course certificate and buy the license at the clerk's downtown office.
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace 2-2, by appointment$80“$80 CASH ONLY - By appointment” SourceMonday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cash only.
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace 2-2, walk-in$100“$100 CASH ONLY - Walk-in” SourceMonday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cash only.
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace 1-2$100“MARRIAGE CEREMONY $100.00 (CASH ONLY)” SourceCash only.
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace 3-1$150“Appointments - Monday-Friday 9:00am – 3:30pm -- $150 fee (Maximum 15 guests)” SourceAppointments Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., up to 15 guests.
Certified copy$10 each“The cost per copy is $10.00.” Source

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 $20.

Before you go

What the clerk asks of you

  • Ceremony: Dallas County justices of the peace marry couples, and each court sets its own fee.
  • Waiting period: 72 hours, unless a district judge waives it or you have a Twogether in Texas certificate.
  • How long the license lasts: 90 days after it's issued.

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  • "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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Dallas County courthouse wedding questions

How much is a courthouse wedding in Dallas County?

License, ceremony and 1 copy: $111 to $241. A marriage license costs $81 or $21 with a Twogether in Texas certificate. A courthouse ceremony costs $80 to $150, depending on where and how you book it. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $10. These are the official prices of the Dallas County Clerk, checked October 24, 2026. Photos, outfits, rings or a meal afterwards are extra.

How much is a marriage license in Dallas County?

A marriage license costs $81 or $21 with a Twogether in Texas certificate. Marriage license: The clerk's FAQ says $81 and its fee table says $80, so we count $81. With a Twogether in Texas certificate: Bring the course certificate and buy the license at the clerk's downtown office.

Who performs courthouse weddings in Dallas County?

Dallas County justices of the peace marry couples, and each court sets its own fee.

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

Waiting period: 72 hours, unless a district judge waives it or you have a Twogether in Texas certificate. How long it lasts: 90 days after it's issued.

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Fees checked October 24, 2026. Report a fee that changed.