Marriage Records in Stonewall County
Stonewall County marriage records are on file with the County Clerk in Aspermont. The clerk issues marriage licenses and maintains the official index of all marriages filed in the county. Stonewall County is a small rural county in West Texas, and the clerk's office handles all marriage record requests for residents of the area.
Stonewall County Overview
Stonewall County Clerk Office
The Stonewall County Clerk operates out of the courthouse in Aspermont. The county clerk is a constitutional officer in Texas. In counties with populations under 8,000, the county clerk also serves as district clerk. Stonewall County falls in that category, so one office handles both roles.
Both applicants must appear in person at the clerk's office to apply for a marriage license. A valid photo ID and Social Security number are required for each person. The standard fee is $81. Call ahead before visiting to confirm current hours and staff availability, as smaller county offices may have limited staffing.
| Office | Stonewall County Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Aspermont, TX |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, call ahead to confirm |
Applying for a Marriage License
To apply in Stonewall County, both parties must come to the clerk's office together. No blood test is required. Both must be at least 18 years old. A photo ID is required for each applicant. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID.
Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, the ceremony cannot happen within 72 hours of when the license is issued. The license is valid for 90 days. Completing the Twogether in Texas premarital education program waives the waiting period and lowers the fee to about $21. Bring the Twogether certificate to the clerk when you apply.
Copies of Stonewall County Marriage Records
Certified copies of Stonewall County marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk in Aspermont. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section holds a statewide index from 1966 forward and can issue a verification letter for $20. However, the state does not issue certified copies. For a certified copy, you must contact the Stonewall County Clerk.
To request a copy, provide the full names of both parties and the approximate date of the marriage. Requests can be made in person at the clerk's office or by mail. Include payment with any mail request. Certified copies have the clerk's seal and are accepted as legal documents for name changes and government filings.
Informal Marriage in Stonewall County
Under Texas Family Code Section 2.401, couples can register an informal marriage at the Stonewall County Clerk's office. Both parties sign a Declaration of Informal Marriage. This creates a public record that has the same legal force as a formal marriage license. The typical fee is $46.
If a couple does not register, proving an informal marriage later requires evidence of three things: an agreement to be married, living together in Texas as spouses, and holding themselves out to others as a married couple. Registering avoids all of that. It is the simpler path for couples who want an official record of their relationship.
Statewide Records and Historical Research
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide marriage index from January 1966 forward. Verification letters cost $20. Order online at Texas.gov or by mail using Form VS-142.9 to P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040. Call (888) 963-7111 for status or fee questions.
For historical records before 1966, FamilySearch has digitized many Texas county marriage records. Ancestry.com has a Texas Marriage Index from 1824 to 2014 as well. For Stonewall County specifically, the clerk in Aspermont is the best contact for older records. The county was organized from Bexar Land District in 1888.
Stonewall County Marriage Record Resources
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics site explains how to request marriage verifications and what information the state keeps on file from 1966 to the present.
The DSHS vital statistics page covers fees, processing times, and the Form VS-142.9 used for mail orders of Texas marriage verifications.
Cities in Stonewall County
Aspermont is the county seat and only incorporated city in Stonewall County. All marriage records for the county are maintained by the Stonewall County Clerk in Aspermont.
No cities in Stonewall County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Contact the county clerk in Aspermont for all marriage record needs.
Nearby Counties
These counties are adjacent to Stonewall County. Each county's clerk maintains its own marriage records.