New Braunfels Marriage Records

Marriage records in New Braunfels are handled by the Comal County Clerk's office, which is located right in the city since New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. You can apply for a marriage license, request certified copies, or search historical records all through that office. Comal County has maintained marriage records since 1846, making it one of the more complete county-level archives in Texas.

Comal County Clerk - New Braunfels

The Comal County Clerk is located at 150 N Seguin, Suite 1037 in New Braunfels. The clerk, Honorable Bobbie Koepp, oversees all vital records and marriage license services for the county. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the office closes daily from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch.

Walk-in marriage license applications are accepted from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, so plan to arrive within those windows. Comal County also has satellite offices in Sattler at 160 Oak Drive (830-387-7704) and in Bulverde at 30470 Cougar Bend (830-387-7620). Those locations can handle certain requests but call ahead to confirm what services are available at each.

Online ordering is available for birth, death, and marriage record copies. Check the county website for the current online ordering portal link.

Requirements for a New Braunfels Marriage License

Both applicants must appear in person at the Comal County Clerk's office. You cannot send a proxy. Both people must be present at the same time to apply.

What to bring:

• Valid government-issued photo identification for each applicant
• Social Security numbers for both parties
• Both must be at least 18 years of age
• Any previous marriage must have ended at least 30 days before the new application
• Payment for the license fee

Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, both parties must be legally eligible to marry. The clerk checks for conflicts including existing marriages and prohibited relationships. Comal County has been handling these applications since the county was created in 1846, and the process is well established.

The Comal County Clerk is also responsible for recording land records, deeds, mortgages, liens, military discharge records, and assumed name certificates. All these records are maintained at the same office on Seguin.

Wait Period and Fees

Texas requires a 72-hour waiting period between when the license is issued and when the ceremony can be held. This comes from Texas Family Code § 2.204. Plan your application date so the wait ends before your wedding day.

The Twogether in Texas premarital education program eliminates the wait entirely. Complete the course and bring your certificate to the Comal County Clerk when you apply. The clerk verifies it on the spot and the wait is waived. Certificates must be from a course taken within the past year.

Your license stays valid for 90 days under Texas Family Code § 2.201. Call the Comal County Clerk at 830-221-1230 or ext. 6090 for current fee amounts. New Braunfels is a growing city and the clerk's office handles a large volume of applications, especially during peak wedding months in spring and fall.

Historical Marriage Records in Comal County

Comal County was created in 1846, and the county clerk has kept marriage records from that founding year forward. No courthouse disasters have disrupted the records, which is notable. This means the county has one of the more complete early marriage record archives in Central Texas.

For historical research, the Comal County Clerk's office can help locate older records. FamilySearch and Ancestry also have Texas marriage collections that include Comal County. These can be searched without a certified copy request, which makes them useful for genealogy work where you only need to confirm a marriage occurred and get basic details.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit holds statewide marriage records for marriages registered after 1966. Certified copies from DSHS can be requested online or by mail. For marriages in Comal County before 1966, go directly to the county clerk. The county also has birth and death records from 1903 to 1910 and 1930 to 1950 on file.

Forms and instructions for clerk services are available at comalcounty.gov/215/All-Clerk-Forms.

Comal County and New Braunfels Resources

The City of New Braunfels provides city services information online. City records and open records requests go through the city's administrative offices. For marriage licenses and vital records, use the Comal County Clerk at 150 N Seguin.

The Comal County Court at Law is located at 199 Main Plaza, 1st Floor, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-221-1240. Judges at this court can perform wedding ceremonies. You still need to have a license from the county clerk before any ceremony takes place.

The Comal County Clerk services page shows available records and forms.

The Comal County Clerk handles marriage licenses, land records, and vital records for New Braunfels and all of Comal County.

The Comal County main website provides access to all county offices and services.

Comal County's website includes online record ordering and contact information for the clerk's office.

The New Braunfels city portal provides access to city departments and local services.

The City of New Braunfels website connects residents to city services, though vital records are handled at the county level.

Comal County Marriage Records

New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. The Comal County Clerk's office on N Seguin is where all marriage licenses are issued and all marriage records are kept. For complete details on the clerk's services and fees, visit the Comal County marriage records page.

View Comal County Marriage Records

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying cities near New Braunfels with marriage records information:

• San Antonio
• Austin
• Round Rock
• Georgetown
• Kyle (if qualifying)