Obtaining a Marriage License in Gillespie County While planning a wedding may be romantic and hectic, it’s important not to forget about the legal part of the ordeal. The following are important reminders about applying for and using a marriage license:
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Marriage licenses will only be issued from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays or 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays in certain cases. They will not be issued on holidays or weekends.
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Rusche asks that if anyone has any questions about types of identification needed for obtaining a marriage license, they should call first to confirm the type of identification they have is proper to purchase the license. This saves them a trip to Fredericksburg and not having the right identification.
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Located in Room 109 of the Gillespie County Courthouse, the Gillespie County Clerk’s Office is where to go for a marriage license. County Clerk Mary Lynn Rusche and personnel there are ready to assist with paperwork.
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In order to set up an appointment, call the county clerk’s office at 830-997-6515. An appointment is required beforehand.
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Couples applying for a marriage license must both be present when the license is issued.
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Each person should bring at least one form of photo identification (such as a driver’s license or passport) or two forms of nonphoto identification (such as a certified birth certificate, Social Security card or current utility bill).
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Be prepared to pay the $71 cost of the marriage license by check or cash.
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Couples who complete the eighthour “Twogether in Texas” course will have a reduced marriage license fee of $11. They must bring in a certificate of completion when applying for the license.
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The course is offered online or in person. In Fredericksburg, the course is not religion-based and is offered through Victory Fellowship
