Castro County Marriage Records
Castro County marriage records are on file with the County Clerk in Dimmitt, Texas. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, records completed licenses, and provides certified copies of Castro County marriage records. Located in the Texas Panhandle, Castro County offers an online option to start the marriage license application before visiting the Dimmitt courthouse in person.
Castro County Overview
Castro County Clerk Contact Information
The Castro County Clerk is Amanda Fisher. The office is located at 100 East Bedford Street, Room 101, Dimmitt, Texas 79027. Phone: (806) 647-3338. Fax: (806) 647-5438. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the office open during the lunch hour. On Fridays, hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Castro County offers an online marriage license application at public.lgsonlinesolutions.com/omr.html. You can fill out the form online and bring the confirmation code to the clerk's office along with your IDs. Both applicants must still appear in person to complete the process. This online option just saves some time at the office. The clerk's staff cannot give legal advice; contact an attorney if you have legal questions.
| County Clerk | Amanda Fisher |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 East Bedford Street, Room 101 Dimmitt, TX 79027 |
| Phone | (806) 647-3338 |
| Fax | (806) 647-5438 |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2pm |
| Website | co.castro.tx.us |
Getting a Marriage License in Castro County
Both applicants must appear in person at the Castro County Clerk's office. Each needs a valid photo ID and must provide their Social Security number. No blood test is required. Both parties must be at least 18. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, the license is valid for use anywhere in Texas after it is issued.
The standard fee is around $81. If both partners complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course, the fee drops to $21. That certificate also waives the 72-hour waiting period under Section 2.204. Without it, the ceremony must wait at least 72 hours after the license is issued. Friday hours in Castro County are shorter, so plan to visit on a Monday through Thursday if you want more time. The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
Castro County has an online application option that lets you start the paperwork before visiting the office. Fill out the form at the county's online portal and bring the code when you come in with your IDs. Both parties still must show up in person to sign and complete the process.
Certified Copies of Castro County Marriage Records
Certified copies of Castro County marriage licenses must come from the Castro County Clerk in Dimmitt. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section keeps a statewide index from 1966 and can issue verification letters for $20, but the state does not issue certified copies. Only the county that originally issued the license can do that.
For mail requests, write to 100 East Bedford Street, Room 101, Dimmitt, TX 79027. Include both parties' full names, the approximate marriage date, and payment by check or money order. Certified copies bear the clerk's official seal and are accepted for government filings, name changes, insurance, and similar legal purposes. The county also has a public records search available on the county website.
Castro County Marriage Record Contents
Castro County marriage license applications follow the statewide format. Each record lists both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, home addresses, and Social Security numbers. It records when the license was issued, where and when the ceremony took place, the officiant's name, and prior marriage history for both applicants. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the county clerk sends a copy to the state vital statistics unit within 90 days of the application date.
Both the statewide index and the county's own records are public. The DSHS index goes back to 1966. Castro County's own records go back further, and pre-1966 marriage records are available only from the clerk's office in Dimmitt.
Informal Marriage in Castro County
Texas recognizes informal marriage under Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Castro County can register this type of marriage at the county clerk's office by signing a Declaration of Informal Marriage. Once the declaration is recorded, it has the same legal standing as a formal marriage license and creates a permanent public record.
Three elements must be present for an informal marriage to exist: an agreement to be married, living together in Texas as spouses, and representing yourselves to others as married. Without a signed declaration, proving these elements in court can be difficult. The county clerk's office can provide the form needed to register the informal marriage officially.
Castro County Record Sources
The Castro County Clerk's official website includes contact information and the link to the online marriage license application that lets you start the process before visiting the Dimmitt courthouse.
The Castro County Clerk page lists office hours, contact details, and includes the link to the online marriage license application portal for getting started before your visit.
TexasFile gives you searchable access to Castro County official records so you can look up recorded documents from the county clerk's office by party name.
Cities in Castro County
Castro County includes Dimmitt and several small communities in the Texas Panhandle. All marriage licenses issued in the county are recorded at the Castro County Clerk's office in Dimmitt.
Communities in Castro County include Dimmitt (county seat), Hart, Nazareth, and Springlake. None of these communities currently qualify for individual city pages, but the county clerk in Dimmitt handles all marriage records for the county.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Castro County. Marriage records for those areas are kept at each county's own clerk office.