Kimble County Marriage Records

Kimble County marriage records are kept by the County Clerk in Junction. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains certified copies of all licenses recorded in the county. Anyone needing to search Kimble County marriage records or get a certified copy should contact the county clerk in Junction.

Kimble County Clerk Office

The Kimble County Clerk's office is at P.O. Box 216, Junction, TX 76849. Call (325) 446-2060 to reach the office. The clerk handles marriage licenses, certified copies, and all official county records. Kimble County was created in 1858 and named after George C. Kimble, a soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo. Junction is the county seat and is located where the North and South Llano rivers meet.

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 Kimble County is valid statewide under Texas Family Code Chapter 2. Calling ahead before your visit is a good idea for any small rural county office.

Getting a Marriage License in Kimble County

Both applicants must go to the clerk's office at the same time. Each person needs a valid photo ID and their Social Security number. Driver's licenses and passports work. No blood test is required.

Texas requires a 72-hour wait between receiving the license and holding the ceremony. This is set by Texas Family Code Section 2.204. The wait can be waived by completing the free Twogether in Texas premarital course and presenting the certificate at the time of application. This also reduces the fee by $60. Standard fees run about $81; with the certificate, about $21. The certificate must be dated within the past year. Your license expires 90 days after issue, so plan your ceremony date before you apply.

Note: Persons under 18 may not marry in Texas without a court order under Texas Family Code Section 2.003.

Certified Copies of Kimble County Marriage Records

Certified copies of Kimble County marriage licenses must come from the Kimble County Clerk. The Texas Department of State Health Services keeps a statewide index from 1966 and issues $20 verification letters. But DSHS does not issue certified copies. Only the county clerk where the license was filed can do that.

For in-person requests, visit the clerk's office in Junction during business hours. For mail requests, send to P.O. Box 216, Junction, TX 76849. Include both parties' names, the approximate marriage date, and payment. Call (325) 446-2060 to confirm current fees before mailing anything. DSHS can be reached at (888) 963-7111 for statewide verification requests.

Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are accepted for name changes, legal filings, insurance, and government documents. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the county clerk files a copy with the state within 90 days of the application.

What Kimble County Marriage Records Contain

Marriage license records in Kimble County follow the Texas state format. They include 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 enough identifying information can request a copy from the county clerk.

Kimble County records go back to the county's formation in 1858. For genealogy, FamilySearch has digitized records for many Texas counties. The Texas State Library also holds historical records for Texas counties that predate statewide registration in 1966.

Informal Marriage in Kimble County

Texas recognizes informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Kimble County can sign a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the county clerk's office. That creates a public record. Without a declaration, informal marriage can still be established by proving three elements: agreement to be married, cohabitation in Texas as spouses, and holding themselves out to others as married. Informal marriages carry the same legal weight as formal ones. A formal divorce is required to end the relationship.

Kimble County Marriage Record Sources

The Kimble County official website provides information about the county clerk's office in Junction and how to contact them for marriage records.

The Kimble County website has contact information and details for the clerk's office in Junction where marriage licenses are issued and records are maintained.

TexasFile allows free basic name searches of Kimble County official records. Document images require a paid subscription.

Cities in Kimble County

Kimble County is a rural Texas Hill Country county. The county seat is Junction. All marriage records for the county are on file with the Kimble County Clerk.

No cities in Kimble County meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages. Junction is the main community, and all marriage licenses for the county are handled through the county clerk's office there.

Nearby Counties

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