Travis County, TX courthouse wedding cost

License, ceremony and 1 copy: $126 to $286. A marriage license costs $80 or $20 with a Twogether in Texas certificate. A courthouse ceremony costs $100 to $200, depending on where and how you book it. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $6.

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Government fees

Where you'll get the license

Fees for 20 large counties and cities, copied from each clerk's own page.

License

If neither of you can show Texas residency, the clerk adds a $100 fee when the license is issued.

Ceremony

Monday to Friday during business hours. Cash or Cash App. Up to 25 guests in the courtroom, counting the couple. The court's wedding page is marked expired, so confirm the fee when you book.

Certified copies

$6 each. The clerk lists this as a certified copy of the marriage license. You'll need one for each name change.

Extras (optional)

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Courthouse wedding cost

$186Travis County, TX

Courthouse wedding cost by line
Cost	Amount
Marriage licenseMarriage license	$80
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace Precinct 1, courtroom	$100
Certified copies1 × $6	$6

Waiting period: 3 days, unless you have a Twogether in Texas certificate, active-duty military status, or a judge's written waiver.

How long the license lasts: 89 days from the date it's issued.

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

Travis County Clerk

Travis County, TX courthouse wedding fees

From the clerk's own pages · checked November 4, 2026
Fee	Price	What the clerk says
Marriage license	$80	“$80.00 license fee;” SourceIf neither of you can show Texas residency, the clerk adds a $100 fee when the license is issued.
Marriage licenseWith a Twogether in Texas certificate	$20	“$20.00 with completed premarital education course (Texas Twogether Program)” SourceShow the course certificate when the license is issued. The course must be finished within one year before you apply.
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace Precinct 1, courtroom	$100	“Payment is accepted by cash or via cash app (During business hours $100.00).” SourceMonday to Friday during business hours. Cash or Cash App. Up to 25 guests in the courtroom, counting the couple. The court's wedding page is marked expired, so confirm the fee when you book.
Courthouse ceremonyJustice of the Peace Precinct 3	$200	“All weddings performed on-site or via Zoom require a $200 non-refundable fee to be paid in advance.” SourcePaid in advance and not refundable. Vows and rings are on weekends. A signing-only wedding can happen on weekdays. The court's wedding page is marked expired, so confirm the fee when you book.
Certified copy	$6 each	“Certified Copy of Marriage License $6.00” SourceThe clerk lists this as a certified copy of the marriage license.

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 $12.

Before you go

What the clerk asks of you

Ceremony: The County Clerk does not hold ceremonies. Justices of the peace marry couples and each court sets its own fee. Precincts 2, 4 and 5 list no fee: to use one of them, choose No courthouse ceremony and add that judge's fee under Judge or officiant.
Waiting period: 3 days, unless you have a Twogether in Texas certificate, active-duty military status, or a judge's written waiver.
How long the license lasts: 89 days from the date 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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Travis County courthouse wedding questions

How much is a courthouse wedding in Travis County?

License, ceremony and 1 copy: $126 to $286. A marriage license costs $80 or $20 with a Twogether in Texas certificate. A courthouse ceremony costs $100 to $200, depending on where and how you book it. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $6. These are the official prices of the Travis County Clerk, checked November 4, 2026. Photos, outfits, rings or a meal afterwards are extra.

How much is a marriage license in Travis County?

A marriage license costs $80 or $20 with a Twogether in Texas certificate. Marriage license: If neither of you can show Texas residency, the clerk adds a $100 fee when the license is issued. With a Twogether in Texas certificate: Show the course certificate when the license is issued. The course must be finished within one year before you apply.

Who performs courthouse weddings in Travis County?

The County Clerk does not hold ceremonies. Justices of the peace marry couples and each court sets its own fee. Precincts 2, 4 and 5 list no fee: to use one of them, choose No courthouse ceremony and add that judge's fee under Judge or officiant.

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

Waiting period: 3 days, unless you have a Twogether in Texas certificate, active-duty military status, or a judge's written waiver. How long it lasts: 89 days from the date it's issued.

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