Search Angelina County Marriage Records

Angelina County marriage records are maintained by the County Clerk in Lufkin, Texas. The clerk issues marriage licenses, keeps certified copies on file, and maintains vital records going back to 1846. If you need to find a marriage record or apply for a license in Angelina County, this page covers the fees, requirements, and steps to get what you need from the clerk's office.

Angelina County Clerk Office

County Clerk Amy Fincher oversees marriage records, vital statistics, and official public records for Angelina County. The office is on the second floor of the county building on East Lufkin Avenue. Staff can help with marriage license applications, certified copy requests, and records searches. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Angelina County has a public records portal for searching official records online. The portal at angelinarecords.us provides access to real property records and vital records indexes. Note: this is a county-operated resource. Per the instructions in this guide, we do not recommend commercial records aggregators for official record requests.

Angelina County Marriage License Requirements

Both parties must appear in person to apply for a marriage license in Angelina County. Each person needs a valid photo ID and must know their Social Security number. Under Texas law effective September 1, 2017, both applicants must be at least 18 years old. No one under 18 can marry in Texas without a court order.

After the license is issued, you must wait 72 hours before holding the ceremony. This is required under Texas Family Code Section 2.204. There are exceptions to this waiting period. Active military members can get a waiver. Completing the Twogether in Texas premarital course also waives the 72-hour wait. The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue under Texas Family Code Section 2.201.

If you are divorced less than 30 days ago, you must bring a certified copy of your divorce decree. The decree must include a judge's waiver of the 30-day remarriage waiting period under Texas Family Code Section 2.009, or you must wait out the full 30 days first.

Marriage License Fees in Angelina County

The fee to get a marriage license in Angelina County is $82.00. Certified copies of a marriage license cost $8.00 each. The clerk releases certified copies only. Plain, uncertified copies of vital records are not provided.

The Twogether in Texas program offers a meaningful discount. Couples who complete the free state-approved premarital education course receive a $60 discount on the license fee. The program is at twogetherintexas.com. The certificate waives the 72-hour waiting period and is valid for one year from course completion. You must present the certificate at the time of your license application.

Military members on active duty preparing for deployment to a hostile fire zone may be exempt from the license fee entirely. Contact the clerk's office to ask about military waivers before your visit.

JP Weddings in Angelina County

Justice of the Peace Judge Suiter in Angelina County performs wedding ceremonies by appointment. The office is at 2311 E. Lufkin Ave in Lufkin, at the Law Enforcement Center next to the Sheriff's Office. The cost is $40.00, paid in cash only. Call (936) 634-8334 or email JP1@angelinacounty.net to set an appointment. Ceremonies are only scheduled during regular business hours.

You still need to get your marriage license from the County Clerk's office before the ceremony. The JP does not issue licenses. After the ceremony, the license must be returned to the County Clerk to be recorded.

Certified Copies of Angelina County Marriage Records

Certified copies of marriage licenses are available from the Angelina County Clerk only. The state does not issue certified copies of marriage records. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 194.004, the state vital statistics office can provide information about a marriage but cannot issue a certified copy. Only the county clerk where the license was issued can do that.

To request a certified copy, visit the clerk's office in person or contact them by phone or mail. You need to provide the full names of both parties and the approximate date of the marriage. The fee is $8.00 per certified copy. The clerk handles its own records. The office does not process records from other counties.

For marriages from 1966 to present, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics section in Austin can verify marriage facts for $20 per search. That verification is useful for basic confirmation but cannot replace a certified copy for legal purposes. DSHS can be reached at (888) 963-7111.

Angelina County Historical Marriage Records

Marriage records in Angelina County date back to 1846. Birth records begin in 1875, and probate records go back to 1850. Land records from 1846 through 1887 are also on file with the County Clerk. Court records start from 1847.

For genealogy research, the FamilySearch database has digitized some Texas marriage records, including some from Angelina County. Historical indexes and transcriptions may be available online. Not all records have been indexed, so some searches will still require an in-person visit or written request to the clerk's office.

The Texas State Library and Archives in Austin also holds some historical records from the Republic of Texas era. Their website at tsl.texas.gov has guidance on what records are available and how to access them.

Corrections to Marriage Records

If there is an error on a filed marriage license, Texas Family Code Section 2.209(c) allows for corrections. Both parties must complete a notarized affidavit stating what the error was and what the correct information should be. A correction affidavit form is available from the County Clerk's office.

Contact the Angelina County Clerk at (936) 634-8339 to ask about the correction process. Bring valid ID and any documentation that supports the correction, such as a birth certificate or Social Security card showing the correct name or date of birth.

Cities in Angelina County

Angelina County includes the city of Lufkin and several smaller communities. All marriage licenses are issued through the County Clerk's office in Lufkin.

No cities in Angelina County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page.

Nearby Counties

Angelina County is in East Texas. These surrounding counties have their own clerk offices for marriage license applications and records.