A: A formal marriage license can be obtained from any county in Texas and the marriage can be performed anywhere in the state.

Additional requirements and information:

• There is a 72-hour waiting period after the license is issued before the marriage ceremony can take place. The 72-hour waiting period can be waived by meeting one of three criteria.
  
• The waiting period does not apply if an applicant is a member of the armed forces. Military ID must be shown to the person who performs the marriage ceremony.
• The waiting period does not apply if the applicant obtains a 72-hour waiver signed by a District Judge. Waiver must be shown and kept by the person performing the ceremony.
• Applicants possess a valid Twogether in Texas Certificate. Certificate must be shown to the person who performs the ceremony.
• The marriage must take place within 90 days from the date of issuance--no exceptions.
  
• If divorced in Texas, there is a 30-day waiting period after the divorce is final before remarriage--unless waived. If the 30-day waiting period is waived, a certified copy must be presented at the time the license is purchased.
  
• The fee is $75.00 cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. (Credit card use adds an additional 3% fee.)
  
• The fee is $15.00 for couples who attend the State of Texas approved Marriage Education Class and present a valid Twogether in Texas Certificate. For more information visit the www.twogetherintexas.com website.