Llano County Marriage Records
Llano County marriage records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Llano, in the Texas Hill Country. You can search historical records through a public information request portal, apply for a new license, or get certified copies from the clerk. Records here date to 1856 when the county was organized.
Llano County Overview
Llano County Clerk Office
The Llano County Clerk handles all marriage licenses and vital records in the county. The office is located on West Sandstone Street in Llano. Staff process new license applications, record ceremonies, and assist with certified copy requests. A public information request portal is available for accessing records online.
Llano County was organized in 1856, formed from parts of Bexar County. It sits in the Hill Country west of Austin, known for its granite terrain and the Llano River. Marriage records have been maintained since the county's formation. The clerk's office is the sole source for certified marriage documents in the county.
| Office | Llano County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 107 West Sandstone, Llano, TX 78643 |
| Phone | (325) 247-4455 |
| Fax | (325) 247-1573 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Llano County website includes the public information request portal and other county services.
The online portal may let you find and request records without a trip to the Llano courthouse.
Marriage License in Llano County
Both parties must appear at the County Clerk's office to apply. Bring a valid photo ID and your Social Security number. The license is processed and issued the same day. Under Texas Family Code Section 2.204, you must wait 72 hours before the ceremony. The license is valid for 90 days per Section 2.201.
Complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course for free and you can waive the 72-hour wait while saving $60 on the fee. Bring your completion certificate to the clerk's office when you apply. The program is available online and through certified providers across Texas.
| Standard Fee | $82 (approximately) |
|---|---|
| With Twogether in Texas | $22 |
| Waiting Period | 72 hours |
| License Valid | 90 days |
Certified Copies of Marriage Records
Certified marriage record copies in Llano County are issued only by the County Clerk. You can request them in person or by mail. Provide both parties' names and the year of the marriage. A copy fee applies. Call (325) 247-4455 to confirm the current amount and mail-in procedures.
The Texas Department of State Health Services maintains a statewide index of marriages from 1966 to present and can issue a $20 verification letter. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, each completed application is filed with the state within 90 days. For certified copies, only the county clerk can help.
What Llano County Marriage Records Show
Texas marriage license applications record both parties' full names, dates of birth, residences, Social Security numbers, and prior marriage history. Once the ceremony is complete, the signed returned license adds the date and the officiant's information. All marriage records in Texas are public documents accessible to anyone.
Informal Marriage in Llano County
Couples can register a common law marriage in Llano County by filing a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the County Clerk's office. Under Texas Family Code Section 2.401, an informal marriage requires agreement to be married, cohabitation in Texas as a couple, and holding yourselves out to others as married. Both parties sign together at the clerk's office. Once filed, the marriage has full legal standing in Texas.
How Marriage Records Are Processed in Llano County
When a couple applies for a marriage license in Llano County, both parties go to the clerk's office on West Sandstone Street. They complete the application, show photo ID, give their Social Security numbers, and pay the fee. The clerk reviews everything and issues the license that day. After the 72-hour wait, the ceremony can take place anywhere in Texas. When it's done, the officiant signs the license and sends it back to the Llano County Clerk.
The clerk records the returned license, adding the ceremony date and the officiant's information. This completes the public record. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the clerk files a copy with the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit within 90 days. That copy becomes part of the statewide marriage index. For any legal use, you still need the certified copy from the Llano County Clerk, not a state verification letter.
If either party was divorced in the last 30 days, Texas Family Code Section 2.009 requires waiting before remarrying. Bring the divorce decree. If the decree contains a judicial waiver of the 30-day wait, the clerk can proceed. For legal help in Llano County, visit Texas Law Help or call the State Bar referral line at (800) 252-9690. Historical records for genealogy can also be searched through FamilySearch.
Nearby Counties
Llano County is in the Texas Hill Country. These surrounding counties maintain their own marriage records.