Dimmit County Marriage Records
Dimmit County marriage records are held by the County Clerk in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Whether you need to apply for a marriage license or request a certified copy of a marriage record from Dimmit County, the clerk's office at 103 N. 5th Street is your starting point. The county has e-filing available and can process records requests in person. This page covers what you need to know about marriage records in Dimmit County and how to get them.
Dimmit County Overview
Dimmit County Clerk Office
The Dimmit County Clerk is at 103 N. 5th Street, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834. Phone: 830-876-4238. The county has e-filing available for certain document types. Both applicants must appear in person to apply for a marriage license. Call ahead to confirm office hours and what documents to bring before your visit.
| Address | 103 N. 5th Street, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 830-876-4238 |
| E-Filing | Available |
| Website | dimmitcounty.org |
Marriage License Process in Dimmit County
Both applicants must appear together at the Dimmit County Clerk's office. Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, acceptable IDs include a driver's license, passport, certified birth certificate issued within the past 10 years, or military ID. The application is completed in the office.
After the license is issued, you must wait 72 hours before the ceremony under Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The license stays valid for 90 days from the issue date under Section 2.201. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the document and it goes back to the county clerk within 30 days.
The Twogether in Texas program provides a $60 discount and waives the 72-hour wait for couples who complete the free premarital education course. Bring the certificate to the clerk when you apply. It is valid for one year.
Searching Dimmit County Marriage Records
The Dimmit County Clerk maintains official marriage records. Contact the office at 830-876-4238 to ask about record availability and how to search. For statewide verification of marriages from 1966 forward, the Texas DSHS maintains a statewide index and can provide verification letters for $20. For certified copies, only the county clerk can issue them.
For genealogical research, FamilySearch has indexed some Texas marriage records. The Texas State Library holds older collections. For Dimmit County records, contact the clerk directly for the best search results. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the clerk sends copies of completed applications to the state, which creates the statewide index.
Common Law Marriage in Dimmit County
Texas recognizes informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. The three requirements are an agreement to be married, living together in Texas as spouses, and holding out to others as married. Couples can file a Declaration of Informal Marriage with the Dimmit County Clerk to create an official written record. This makes the marriage much easier to prove for legal and administrative purposes.
State and Historical Marriage Record Resources
For Texas marriage records from 1966 to present, contact the Texas Department of State Health Services at (888) 963-7111 or write to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. The state can verify a marriage for $20 but cannot issue a certified copy. For a certified copy of a Dimmit County marriage, contact the County Clerk at 830-876-4238.
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission holds historical collections from the Republic of Texas era. FamilySearch has a Texas Marriage Index covering 1824 to 2017 that may include Dimmit County records from earlier periods.
Dimmit County Online Resources
The Dimmit County website provides contact information and details about county clerk services including vital records and marriage licenses.
Visit the county website for current fee information and office hours before contacting the clerk about marriage records.
Cities in Dimmit County
Carrizo Springs is the county seat of Dimmit County. No cities in Dimmit County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Marriage licenses for residents of Carrizo Springs and surrounding communities are issued at the County Clerk's office.
Nearby Counties
Dimmit County is in South Texas near the Mexican border. These counties are close by.