Blanco County Marriage Records

Blanco County marriage records are kept by the County Clerk in Johnson City. The clerk issues marriage licenses, maintains the official index of all marriages in the county, and provides certified copies on request. The office has a clear, step-by-step process for obtaining a license, and no appointment is required to apply.

Blanco County Clerk Office

The Blanco County Clerk's office is at 101 East Cypress, Johnson City, Texas. Office hours are 8:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday. The office closes for lunch each day. Call ahead before making the trip, especially if you need to complete the process in a single visit. Blanco County is a small county, so the clerk's office operates with a smaller staff than larger urban counties.

No appointment is needed to apply for a marriage license in Blanco County. The office has computers available for completing the online portion of the application if you don't have access at home. The clerk accepts card, check, or exact cash (no change is made) for license fees.

How to Get a Marriage License in Blanco County

The process in Blanco County has five clear steps. First, complete the applicant portion of the marriage license form online. The office has computers if you need them. Second, both applicants must appear together at the County Clerk's office in Johnson City. Third, tell the clerk you have completed the online form and show your photo ID. Fourth, pay the fee. Fifth, complete any remaining paperwork and sign before the clerk.

The fee for a standard marriage license is $76. An informal marriage license costs $41. The office accepts card, check, or exact cash. If paying cash, bring exact change because no change is given. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course qualify for a reduced fee and have the 72-hour waiting period waived. Without the course certificate, the wait required by Texas Family Code Section 2.204 applies.

The 72-hour waiting period in Blanco County does not begin until you sign in the office. Completing the online form before your visit does not start the clock. The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance and can be used anywhere in Texas.

Online Records in Blanco County

Blanco County offers online property records search at blanco.tx.publicsearch.us. Court records are accessible through texasonlinerecords.com. E-recording of official public records is available through CSC at erecording.com and through ePN at GOePN.com. Blanco County also has a property fraud alert service. Check the county website for sign-up details.

For statewide marriage verification, the Texas Department of State Health Services maintains a statewide index from 1966 to present and can issue verification letters for $20. Certified copies of Blanco County marriage licenses must come from the Blanco County Clerk's office directly.

Certified Copies and Record Requests

The Blanco County Clerk keeps all marriage licenses that were both issued and returned to the office after the ceremony. The clerk can only provide certified copies of licenses issued in Blanco County. If you were married elsewhere in Texas, contact the county clerk in the county where the license was issued.

To request a copy, contact the clerk's office by phone or in person during business hours. Mail requests can be sent to the courthouse at 101 East Cypress, Johnson City, TX. Include both parties' full names, the marriage date, and payment for the fee. Blanco County historical marriage records begin in 1846 and are preserved at the courthouse.

Note: The Blanco County Clerk's office does not perform marriage ceremonies. The clerk issues the license and provides a marriage certificate for an officiant to complete and return.

What Blanco County Marriage Licenses Record

A Blanco County marriage license includes both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and Social Security numbers. It records the date the license was issued, the ceremony date, the location, and the name of the officiant. Prior marriages and how they ended are also noted. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the county clerk files a copy with the state vital statistics unit within 90 days. Both the county and state records are public.

Informal Marriage in Blanco County

Texas recognizes informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. Blanco County couples can register an informal marriage by signing a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the clerk's office for $41. This creates a public record with the same legal standing as a formal license. If you want to document a common-law relationship officially, this is the way to do it in Blanco County.

Blanco County Clerk Resources

The Blanco County Clerk page explains the five-step marriage license process, lists fees, and provides links to online records search tools available to county residents and researchers.

The Blanco County Clerk page includes information on marriage license requirements, fee amounts, payment methods, and available online records tools for the county.

Cities in Blanco County

Blanco County's main communities are Johnson City and Blanco. No cities in Blanco County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All marriage records are on file with the Blanco County Clerk in Johnson City.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Blanco County. Each has its own clerk that handles marriage records for that area.