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Harris County, TX courthouse wedding cost

A marriage license costs $81 if at least one of you has a Texas ID or $181 if neither ID shows Texas residency. The clerk lists no courthouse ceremony fee, so add your judge's or officiant's fee. The clerk's page doesn't list the certified copy fee.

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A Twogether in Texas course certificate takes up to $60 off and waives the 72-hour wait; the clerk doesn't say what the fee becomes.

The Harris County Clerk's page lists who can marry you, including justices of the peace, but no courthouse ceremony fee. Book a judge or officiant and add their fee under Judge or officiant.

The clerk's page doesn't list the copy fee, so copies stay open.

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Courthouse wedding cost

$81Harris County, TX, with more still open

Courthouse wedding cost by line
CostAmount
Marriage licenseAt least one of you has a Texas ID$81

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  • Ask the judge or officiant for the ceremony fee, then add it under Judge or officiant.
  • Ask the clerk what a certified copy costs: their page doesn't say.

Witnesses: Not required for the license or the ceremony.

Waiting period: 72 hours, waived with a Twogether in Texas certificate.

How long the license lasts: The officiant must sign it within 90 days of issue.

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

Harris County Clerk

Harris County, TX courthouse wedding fees

From the clerk's own pages · checked October 24, 2026
FeePriceWhat the clerk says
Marriage licenseAt least one of you has a Texas ID$81“Valid I.D. is required and the fee is $81.00.” SourceA Twogether in Texas course certificate takes up to $60 off and waives the 72-hour wait; the clerk doesn't say what the fee becomes.
Marriage licenseNeither ID shows Texas residency$181“Without proof of state residency on a valid form of identification from at least one applicant the fee will be $181.00.” Source
Certified copyNot listedThe clerk's page doesn't list it. Ask when you get the license.
Courthouse ceremonyNo fee listedThe Harris County Clerk's page lists who can marry you, including justices of the peace, but no courthouse ceremony fee. Book a judge or officiant and 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).

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What the clerk asks of you

  • Ceremony: The Harris County Clerk's page lists who can marry you, including justices of the peace, but no courthouse ceremony fee. Book a judge or officiant and add their fee under Judge or officiant.
  • Witnesses: Not required for the license or the ceremony.
  • Waiting period: 72 hours, waived with a Twogether in Texas certificate.
  • How long the license lasts: The officiant must sign it within 90 days of issue.

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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Harris County courthouse wedding questions

How much is a courthouse wedding in Harris County?

A marriage license costs $81 if at least one of you has a Texas ID or $181 if neither ID shows Texas residency. The clerk lists no courthouse ceremony fee, so add your judge's or officiant's fee. The clerk's page doesn't list the certified copy fee. These are the official prices of the Harris County Clerk, checked October 24, 2026. Photos, outfits, rings or a meal afterwards are extra.

How much is a marriage license in Harris County?

A marriage license costs $81 if at least one of you has a Texas ID or $181 if neither ID shows Texas residency. At least one of you has a Texas ID: A Twogether in Texas course certificate takes up to $60 off and waives the 72-hour wait; the clerk doesn't say what the fee becomes.

Who performs courthouse weddings in Harris County?

The Harris County Clerk's page lists who can marry you, including justices of the peace, but no courthouse ceremony fee. Book a judge or officiant and add their fee under Judge or officiant.

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

Waiting period: 72 hours, waived with a Twogether in Texas certificate. How long it lasts: The officiant must sign it within 90 days of issue.

Do we need a witness?

Not required for the license or the ceremony.

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