Access Kerr County Marriage Records
Kerr County marriage records are maintained by the County Clerk in Kerrville. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses and provides certified copies of all licenses recorded in the county. If you need to search Kerr County marriage records or get a certified copy, the county clerk in Kerrville is your official source.
Kerr County Overview
Kerr County Clerk Office
The Kerr County Clerk's physical office is at 700 Main St., Kerrville, TX 78028. The mailing address is P.O. Box 905, Kerrville, TX 78029. The phone number is (830) 792-2255. The county also has an online presence at kerrcountytx.gov. The clerk handles marriage licenses, certified copies, birth and death certificates, and all official county records. Kerr County was created in 1856 and named after James Kerr, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Both applicants must appear in person together with valid photo ID. Each also needs their Social Security number. No blood test is required. A license issued in Kerr County is valid statewide under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. Kerr County is in the Texas Hill Country and is the regional center for the Kerrville area.
| Office | Kerr County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Main St. Kerrville, TX 78028 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 905, Kerrville, TX 78029 |
| Phone | (830) 792-2255 |
| Website | kerrcountytx.gov |
Getting a Marriage License in Kerr County
Both applicants must appear at the clerk's office at the same time. Each needs a valid government-issued photo ID. Driver's licenses and passports both work. You will also provide your Social Security number. The clerk completes the application with your information.
Texas requires a 72-hour waiting period after you receive the license before any ceremony can take place. This rule is in Texas Family Code Section 2.204. You can waive the wait by completing the free Twogether in Texas premarital education course and presenting your certificate when you apply. The Twogether certificate also reduces the fee by $60. Standard fees in Kerr County run about $81. With the certificate, you pay around $21. It must be dated within the past year. The license is valid for 90 days after issue. Make sure your ceremony date is within that window before you apply.
Note: Both parties must be at least 18. Persons under 18 cannot marry in Texas without a court order under Texas Family Code Section 2.003.
Certified Copies of Kerr County Marriage Records
Certified copies of Kerr County marriage licenses can only be obtained from the Kerr County Clerk. 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 county where the license was issued can do that.
Visit the clerk's office at 700 Main St. in Kerrville during business hours for in-person requests. For mail requests, send to P.O. Box 905, Kerrville, TX 78029. Include both parties' full names, the approximate date of marriage, and payment. Call (830) 792-2255 to confirm current fees and procedures. DSHS can be reached at (888) 963-7111 for statewide verification requests. VitalChek may also be available for online ordering.
Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are accepted for name changes, insurance claims, legal filings, and government purposes. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the county clerk sends a copy to the state within 90 days of the application date.
What Kerr County Marriage Records Contain
Marriage license records in Kerr County follow the standard Texas format. Each record includes both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, current addresses, and Social Security numbers. Also recorded are the date 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.
Kerr County records go back to the county's formation in 1856. For genealogy research, FamilySearch holds digitized records for many Texas counties. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission also has historical materials useful for research before 1966.
Informal Marriage in Kerr County
Texas recognizes informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Kerr County can sign a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the county clerk's office to create a public record. Without a declaration, informal marriage can still be established by proving three elements: an agreement to be married, living together in Texas as spouses, and holding themselves out to others as married. Once established, informal marriage has the same legal weight as a formal ceremony. A divorce is required to dissolve it.
Kerr County Marriage Record Sources
The Kerr County Clerk website provides information about the clerk's office in Kerrville including contact details and services for marriage records.
The Kerr County Clerk website lists contact information, hours, and details for marriage license applications and certified copy requests in Kerrville.
The county also maintains a portal at kerrcountytx.gov with county services and clerk information.
The Kerr County government portal provides access to county services including the clerk's office for marriage records in Kerrville.
Cities in Kerr County
Kerr County is located in the Texas Hill Country. The county seat is Kerrville. All marriage licenses for the county are issued and recorded at the Kerr County Clerk's office.
No cities in Kerr County currently meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages. Communities including Kerrville, Ingram, and Center Point are all served by the Kerr County Clerk for marriage records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kerr County. Each maintains its own marriage records at the county clerk's office.