Camp County Marriage Records

Camp County marriage records are filed with the County Clerk in Pittsburg, Texas. The clerk issues marriage licenses, records completed licenses returned by officiants, and provides certified copies of Camp County marriage records to anyone who needs official documentation. All marriages licensed in this East Texas county are part of the public record held at the Pittsburg courthouse.

Camp County Clerk Contact Information

The Camp County Clerk's office is located at 126 Church Street, Room 102, in Pittsburg, Texas 75686. County Clerk Sandra Knight oversees the office. You can reach the office by phone at (903) 856-2731 or by fax at (903) 856-6112. The clerk's office handles marriage licenses, vital records, official public records, and probate matters for Camp County.

Both applicants must appear in person to get a marriage license. The clerk's office processes requests in order, so arriving during regular business hours and before late afternoon is advisable. For current office hours and any scheduling requirements, call ahead before making the drive to Pittsburg.

Marriage License Requirements in Camp County

Both applicants must come to the clerk's office together. Each person needs a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, state-issued ID card, or passport. You must also know your Social Security number. No blood test is required, and there is no residency requirement. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, any license issued in Camp County works anywhere in Texas.

The standard license fee is around $81. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course pay just $21. The certificate from that course also waives the 72-hour waiting period that Texas Family Code Section 2.204 normally imposes. Without the certificate, you must wait 72 hours after receiving the license before the ceremony. The license is good for 90 days after issuance.

Both parties must be at least 18 years old. Applicants who were recently divorced should be aware that Texas Family Code Section 2.009 requires a 30-day wait after a divorce is final before a new license can be issued, unless a judge waives this requirement.

Requesting Certified Copies

Certified copies of Camp County marriage licenses come only from the Camp County Clerk. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains a statewide index from 1966 and can issue verification letters for $20 per record, but that office does not issue certified copies. The county that issued the license is the only source for a certified copy.

For mail requests, send to the Camp County Clerk at 126 Church Street, Room 102, Pittsburg, TX 75686. Include both parties' full names, the approximate date of the marriage, and payment by money order or check. Certified copies bear the clerk's seal and signature, making them legally valid for name changes, government documents, insurance, and other official uses.

Informal Marriage in Camp County

Texas law under Family Code Section 2.401 recognizes informal marriage. Couples in Camp County can register this type of marriage at the county clerk's office by signing a Declaration of Informal Marriage. Once signed and recorded, it has the same legal effect as a formal marriage license.

To establish an informal marriage without a declaration, three elements are required: both parties agreed to be married, they lived together in Texas as spouses, and they represented themselves to others as married. All three elements must be present. Signing the declaration at the county clerk's office is the simplest way to document the relationship and avoid future legal disputes about its existence.

Note: An informal marriage dissolves through the same legal process as a formal marriage. You must file for divorce to legally end the relationship.

Camp County Record Sources

The Camp County Clerk's official website provides contact information and services available through the Pittsburg courthouse for marriage licenses and vital records.

The Camp County Clerk's page provides contact details and describes the services available in Pittsburg for marriage license applications and record requests.

TexasFile provides name-based search access to Camp County official public records. This can help you locate a recorded marriage document or identify when a license was filed.

Cities in Camp County

Camp County includes Pittsburg and surrounding smaller communities. All marriage licenses in the county are issued and recorded at the Camp County Clerk's office.

Communities in Camp County include Pittsburg (county seat), Rocky Mound, and Leesburg. These cities do not currently qualify for dedicated city pages, but all marriages within the county are handled at the clerk's office in Pittsburg.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camp County. Marriage records for those areas are kept at each county's own clerk office.