Morris County Marriage Records
Morris County marriage records are kept by the County Clerk in Daingerfield. The clerk issues marriage licenses and holds certified copies of all marriages recorded in the county. If you need a marriage license or a copy of a Morris County marriage record, the county clerk's office in Daingerfield is the right contact. Marriage records in Morris County go back to 1875 when the county was organized.
Morris County Overview
Morris County Clerk Office
The Morris County Clerk is Brittany Andrews. The office is at 500 Broadnax Street, Suite D, Daingerfield, TX 75638. Phone is (903) 645-3911, fax is (903) 645-4026. Email is Brittany.andrews@co.morris.tx.us. The county website is at co.morris.tx.us.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The office closes for lunch. Marriage licenses are issued during those same hours. An online ordering system is available at morristx.permitium.com for vital records requests. Court records can be accessed through the public access portal using the username "Public" and the password "Public".
Morris County was organized on March 13, 1875 from Titus County. It was previously known at various times as Miller County, Red River County, and Paschal County before the name Morris was established. Marriage records date from 1875.
| County Clerk | Brittany Andrews |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Broadnax Street, Suite D Daingerfield, TX 75638 |
| Phone | (903) 645-3911 |
| Fax | (903) 645-4026 |
| Brittany.andrews@co.morris.tx.us | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | co.morris.tx.us |
Getting a Marriage License in Morris County
Both applicants must appear in person together at the Morris County Clerk's office in Daingerfield. Each person needs a valid government-issued photo ID and their Social Security number. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, both parties must be at least 18 years old. Applicants under 18 need a court order first.
The standard fee is around $81. Couples who complete the free Twogether in Texas premarital education program pay about $21 when they present the certificate. The certificate must be current within one year. Completing the program also waives the 72-hour waiting period required under Texas Family Code Section 2.204. Without it, you must wait three days after getting the license before the ceremony can occur.
A Morris County license is valid for 90 days and is usable anywhere in Texas. It does not expire by county border. If it runs out before you marry, start the process over.
Certified Copies of Morris County Marriage Records
Certified copies of Morris County marriage licenses must come from the Morris County Clerk. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains a statewide marriage index from 1966 forward and issues $20 verification letters, but only the issuing county can provide certified copies.
You can request copies online through the Morris County vital records portal at morristx.permitium.com. In-person requests are handled at the office in Daingerfield during regular business hours. Mail requests should be directed to 500 Broadnax Street, Suite D, Daingerfield, TX 75638. Include both parties' names, the approximate marriage date, and your payment. Call (903) 645-3911 for current fees and payment options.
Certified copies carry the county clerk's seal and are accepted for legal name changes, government filings, insurance changes, and similar uses.
What Morris County Marriage Records Include
Morris County marriage license applications include both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The record shows the issue date, ceremony date, location, and who performed the ceremony. Prior marriages and how they ended are part of the record as well.
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the county clerk sends a copy of each application to the state vital statistics unit within 90 days. Both the county record and the statewide index are public. Anyone with enough identifying information can request a copy.
Informal Marriage in Morris County
Texas recognizes informal marriage under Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Morris County can formalize a common law marriage by signing a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the county clerk's office. This document has the same legal standing as a standard marriage license.
Without a declaration, proving an informal marriage means showing three things at once: an agreement to be married, cohabitation in Texas as spouses, and public representation of the marriage. Once established, it carries all the same rights as a formal marriage. You need a formal divorce to end it. Contact the Morris County Clerk for the form and current fee for filing a declaration.
Morris County Marriage Record Sources
The Morris County official website provides contact information for the county clerk, office hours, and details about how to request marriage records and order vital records online.
The county website also provides access to the public court records portal where you can look up Morris County case information using the public login credentials.
TexasFile's directory provides a snapshot of indexed Morris County records that can help with initial research before reaching out to the county clerk for certified copies.
Cities in Morris County
Morris County includes Daingerfield and several other communities. All marriage licenses for this area are issued by the Morris County Clerk in Daingerfield.
Communities in Morris County include Daingerfield, Naples, and Omaha. None currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All marriage records for this area are on file with the Morris County Clerk.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Morris County. Each handles their own marriage records through a separate county clerk.