Access Crosby County Marriage Records

Crosby County marriage records are maintained by the County and District Clerk in Crosbyton, the county seat. The office issues marriage licenses, keeps the official index of marriages recorded in the county, and provides certified copies upon request. If you need to apply for a marriage license or get a copy of an existing Crosby County marriage record, the clerk's office is the right place.

Crosby County Clerk Office

Crosby County uses a combined County and District Clerk office in Crosbyton. The clerk's phone number is (806) 675-2334 and the fax is (806) 675-2980. The county website at co.crosby.tx.us provides current contact details and information on county services. Because the County and District Clerk share the same office, you can handle both marriage license applications and district court record requests in one location.

Crosbyton is a small west Texas community. Staff is limited, so calling ahead before you visit is helpful, especially if you need a marriage license on a specific date. The clerk can confirm what to bring and whether any special requirements apply to your situation.

Getting a Marriage License in Crosby County

Both people applying for a marriage license must come to the clerk's office together. Each needs a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. You also need to know your Social Security number and provide it verbally to the clerk. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old under Texas Family Code Chapter 2.

The standard fee in Crosby County follows the Texas county range of $76-82. If you complete the free Twogether in Texas premarital education course before applying, the fee drops to around $21. Bring your certificate from the course to the clerk. It also waives the 72-hour waiting period under Texas Family Code Section 2.204. Without the certificate, you must wait 72 hours from when the license is issued before the ceremony can happen.

The license is valid for 90 days. It can be used anywhere in Texas. If the 90-day window passes without a ceremony, the license expires and a new application is required.

Recording and Filing Fees

Crosby County updated its recording fee schedule effective July 1, 2025. A fee chart is available on the county website. Standard recording fees in Texas counties include charges for the first page and each additional page of a recorded document. Contact the clerk directly for the current fee schedule, especially for marriage licenses and certified copies of marriage records.

For foreclosure-related records and other official public records, Crosby County also maintains archived documents. Records going back to August 2022 and further are available. The clerk can help direct you to the right resource for whatever type of record you need.

Certified Copies of Crosby County Marriage Records

Certified copies of a Crosby County marriage license must come from the Crosby County Clerk. The Texas Department of State Health Services keeps a statewide index from 1966 forward and can issue verification letters, but it does not provide certified copies. For a copy with the official seal, you need to contact the county that issued the license.

To request a copy in Crosby County, visit the clerk's office in person or send a written request by mail to the Crosbyton address. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, and payment for the applicable fee. Certified copies are accepted for name changes, insurance updates, government applications, and other legal purposes.

Note: Most Texas county clerks issue certified copies only for vital records. Plain copies are generally not available.

What the Records Contain

Crosby County marriage license records include both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The record shows the license issue date, the ceremony date and location, the name of the officiant, and information about any prior marriages. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the county clerk must forward a copy to the state vital statistics unit within 90 days of the application.

Texas marriage records are public documents. Anyone may request a copy by providing the names involved and the approximate year of the marriage.

Informal Marriage in Crosby County

Texas allows couples to formally register an informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. In Crosby County, you can do this by signing a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the County Clerk's office in Crosbyton. The declaration is a public record with the same legal standing as a formal marriage license.

Couples who did not file a declaration can still establish an informal marriage in court, but they must show three things: agreement to be married, cohabitation in Texas as spouses, and representing to others that they were married. Filing the declaration at the clerk's office is simpler if you want a documented record.

Crosby County Marriage Record Sources

The Crosby County official website is the primary resource for reaching the County Clerk in Crosbyton and getting current information on fees, hours, and marriage license requirements.

The county website provides current contact details and information on what you need to bring when applying for a marriage license in Crosby County.

TexasFile provides index access to Crosby County official public records. For certified copies of marriage licenses, contact the County Clerk in Crosbyton directly.

Cities in Crosby County

Crosbyton is the county seat and largest city in Crosby County. All marriage licenses in the county are issued by the Crosby County Clerk in Crosbyton. Other communities in the county include Lorenzo and Ralls.

None of the cities in Crosby County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Contact the County Clerk for marriage record services in this area.

Nearby Counties

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