Search Coleman County Marriage Licenses

Coleman County marriage records are held by the County Clerk in Coleman, Texas. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, records completed license returns from officiants, and provides certified copies of Coleman County marriage records. The office is located on the first floor of the courthouse at the west side entrance, making it easy to find when you arrive in Coleman.

Coleman County Clerk Contact Information

The Coleman County Clerk is Stacey Mendoza. The office is at 100 W. Live Oak Street, Suite 105, Coleman, TX 76834, located on the first floor at the west side entrance. Phone: (325) 625-2889. Fax: (325) 625-1326. Email: cclerk@co.coleman.tx.us. Chief Deputy is Brittany Robinson (brobinson@co.coleman.tx.us). Deputy Clerk is Kerri Wardlow (kerriw@co.coleman.tx.us).

Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an occasional lunch closure from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Friday hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Processing for transactions stops at 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and at 3:30 PM on Fridays, so arrive with enough time to complete your application before those cutoff times.

Getting a Marriage License in Coleman County

Both applicants must appear together at the Coleman County Clerk's office during office hours. Each person needs a valid photo ID and must provide their Social Security number. No blood test is required. Both must be at least 18 years old. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, a Coleman County license is valid anywhere in Texas.

The standard fee is around $81. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course pay only $21 and have the 72-hour waiting period waived. Without the certificate, Texas Family Code Section 2.204 requires a 72-hour wait between receiving the license and holding the ceremony. Keep in mind that processing stops before the office officially closes, so plan your visit early. The license is valid for 90 days.

Coleman County observes Good Friday, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth as holidays, among others. Check with the office for the current holiday schedule before planning your visit around those dates.

Certified Copies of Coleman County Marriage Records

Certified copies of Coleman County marriage licenses come only from the Coleman County Clerk. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains a statewide index from 1966 and issues verification letters for $20, but the state does not provide certified copies. Only the county that originally issued the license can do that.

To request by mail, write to 100 W. Live Oak Street, Suite 105, Coleman, TX 76834. Include both parties' full legal names, the approximate marriage date, and payment by check or money order. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are legally valid for name changes, passport applications, and other official needs. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the clerk sends each application copy to the state within 90 days.

Coleman County Marriage Record Contents

Coleman County marriage license applications follow the state-prescribed format. Each record contains both parties' legal names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. It records the license issue date, ceremony date and location, the officiant's name, and prior marriage history for each party. Both applicants sign and take an oath before the clerk.

The statewide DSHS index goes back to 1966. Coleman County's own records extend back to the county's formation. For marriages before 1966, the county clerk in Coleman is the only source. The statewide index is searchable under both parties' names.

Informal Marriage in Coleman County

Texas recognizes informal marriage under Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Coleman County can register an informal marriage at the county clerk's office by signing a Declaration of Informal Marriage. This creates a permanent public record with the same legal standing as a formal marriage license.

Without a declaration, three elements must all be proven: both parties agreed to be married, they lived together in Texas as spouses, and they represented themselves to others as married. All three must exist at the same time. The declaration at the county clerk's office is the simplest way to establish this legal relationship clearly.

Coleman County Record Sources

The Coleman County official website has contact information and details about the clerk's office at the Coleman courthouse, including staff contacts and office hours.

The Coleman County website lists clerk contact details, staff names, office hours, and information about marriage licenses and vital record services available in Coleman.

TexasFile provides searchable access to Coleman County official public records, letting you look up recorded documents from the county clerk's office by party name.

Cities in Coleman County

Coleman County includes Coleman and surrounding communities in Central West Texas. All marriage licenses in the county are issued and recorded at the Coleman County Clerk's office.

Communities include Coleman (county seat), Santa Anna, Burkett, Gouldbusk, and Talpa. These communities do not qualify for individual city pages, but all marriages in Coleman County are handled by the county clerk.

Nearby Counties

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