Jim Hogg County Marriage Records
Jim Hogg County marriage records are held by the County Clerk in Hebbronville. The clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains certified copies of all licenses recorded in the county. If you need to search Jim Hogg County marriage records or request a certified copy, the county clerk's office in Hebbronville is where you need to go.
Jim Hogg County Overview
Jim Hogg County Clerk Office
The Jim Hogg County Clerk is located at P.O. Box 878, Hebbronville, TX 78361. Call (361) 527-4031 to reach the office. The clerk handles marriage licenses, certified copies, and all official county records. Jim Hogg County was created in 1913 and named after James Stephen Hogg, who served as Governor of Texas from 1891 to 1895. As a small South Texas county, the office serves a modest number of marriage license requests each year.
Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo ID to apply for a marriage license. You will also need your Social Security number. No blood test is required. A license issued in Jim Hogg County is valid statewide under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. Calling ahead before your visit is a good idea given the office's size.
| Office | Jim Hogg County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 878 Hebbronville, TX 78361 |
| Phone | (361) 527-4031 |
| Website | co.jim-hogg.tx.us |
Applying for a Marriage License in Jim Hogg County
Both applicants must appear at the clerk's office at the same time. Each needs a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID card. You will provide your Social Security number. The clerk completes the application with the information you give. No blood test is required in Texas.
Texas law sets a 72-hour waiting period between the time you get the license and when the ceremony can be held. This is in Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The wait can be waived if you complete the free Twogether in Texas premarital education course and bring your certificate to the clerk when you apply. The course also reduces the fee by $60. Standard fees run about $81; with the Twogether certificate, that drops to about $21. The certificate must be from the past year. The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date.
Note: Minors under 18 need a court order before they can get a marriage license in Texas.
Certified Copies of Jim Hogg County Marriage Records
Only the Jim Hogg County Clerk can issue certified copies of marriage licenses filed in this county. The Texas Department of State Health Services keeps a statewide index from 1966 and issues $20 verification letters, but it does not provide certified copies. Only the issuing county clerk can do that.
To request a certified copy in person, go to the clerk's office in Hebbronville during business hours. For mail requests, send to P.O. Box 878, Hebbronville, TX 78361. Include both parties' names, the approximate marriage date, and payment for the copy fee. Call (361) 527-4031 to get current fee information before you send anything. DSHS can be reached at (888) 963-7111 for statewide verification requests.
Certified copies carry the clerk's seal. They are accepted for name changes, insurance updates, government forms, and similar legal uses. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the county clerk files a copy with the state within 90 days of the application.
What Jim Hogg County Marriage Records Show
Marriage license records follow the state format. Each record includes both parties' full names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The record also notes when the license was issued, when and where the ceremony took place, who performed it, and any prior marriages. These records are public. Anyone with identifying information about the parties and approximate date can request a copy. The DSHS statewide index covers marriages from 1966 forward.
For older records, FamilySearch holds digitized Texas marriage records for many counties. Jim Hogg County records date back to 1913. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission can also help with older historical research.
Informal Marriage in Jim Hogg County
Texas recognizes informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Jim Hogg County can sign a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the county clerk's office to create an official public record. Without that document, informal marriage can still be established by proving three elements: the couple agreed to be married, they lived together in Texas as spouses, and they represented to others that they were married. Informal marriage has the same legal standing as a formal one, and requires a formal divorce to dissolve.
Jim Hogg County Marriage Record Sources
The Jim Hogg County official website provides information about county offices and services including marriage licenses.
The Jim Hogg County website has contact information and details for the county clerk's office in Hebbronville where marriage licenses are issued.
TexasFile offers free basic name searches of Jim Hogg County official records. Document images require a paid subscription.
Cities in Jim Hogg County
Jim Hogg County is a rural South Texas county near the Mexican border. The county seat is Hebbronville. All marriage records for the county are on file with the Jim Hogg County Clerk.
No cities in Jim Hogg County meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages. All marriage licenses issued in the county are handled through the clerk's office in Hebbronville.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Jim Hogg County. Each county clerk maintains marriage records for licenses issued in their own jurisdiction.