Search Titus County Marriage Records

Titus County marriage records are kept by the County Clerk in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, stores completed license applications, and provides certified copies to anyone who requests them. If you need to get a marriage license or find existing Titus County marriage records, this page explains how the process works and where to go.

Titus County Clerk

The Titus County Clerk is the official custodian of marriage records in the county. The office is in the courthouse in Mount Pleasant. To apply for a marriage license, both parties must appear together at the clerk's office. You can also request certified copies of past marriage records in person, by mail, or by contacting the office directly.

Mount Pleasant is the county seat of Titus County in northeast Texas. The clerk's office serves all residents of the county and maintains records going back to the county's formation. If you are searching for older records or doing genealogy research, contact the office directly to ask about record availability and access methods. They can tell you what is on file and how to get a copy.

How to Get a Marriage License

Both applicants must go together to the Titus County Clerk's office. Each needs a valid photo ID and a Social Security number. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, a license issued in Titus County is valid for use anywhere in Texas. You do not have to get married in the county where the license was issued.

The standard fee is $81. Couples who complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course pay a reduced fee and do not have to wait the standard 72-hour period. Without the certificate, you must wait 72 hours after getting the license before the ceremony. This is required under Section 2.204 of the Texas Family Code. Active military members may also qualify for a waiver. The license is good for 90 days from issue. If you do not use it within that time, it expires.

If either party was previously married and divorced, Texas requires the divorce to have been final for at least 30 days. A court order can waive this in some circumstances. Bring documentation of any prior divorce when you apply.

Certified Copies of Titus County Marriage Records

Certified copies of marriage licenses issued in Titus County must come from the Titus County Clerk. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section keeps a statewide index from 1966 to present, but can only issue verification letters at $20 each. That is not the same as a certified copy. Only the issuing county can provide a certified copy with the official seal.

To request a copy, contact the clerk's office with the full names of both parties and the approximate date of marriage. You can request in person during regular hours or by mail. Mail requests should go to the county clerk's office at the courthouse address. Include payment in the form accepted by the office. The clerk will search the index and send the copy if a matching record is found.

Note: Texas issues marriage licenses, not marriage certificates. A certified copy of the marriage license is the legally accepted document for name changes, insurance updates, and similar official purposes.

Contents of Titus County Marriage Records

Marriage license applications in Titus County follow the state format established under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194. Each record shows the full legal names of both parties, their dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The record also includes the date the license was issued, the date of the ceremony, where it took place, and who officiated. Information about prior marriages is included as well.

The clerk is required to send a copy to the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit within 90 days of the application date. Both the county record and the state index are public records. Anyone with enough identifying information can request a copy.

Informal Marriage in Titus County

Texas allows informal marriage registration under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Titus County can sign a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the clerk's office to create a formal public record of their relationship. The declaration has the same legal standing as a standard marriage license.

You can also establish an informal marriage without a declaration by proving you agreed to be married, lived together in Texas as spouses, and represented yourselves to others as married. If you want a clear official record, signing the declaration at the clerk's office is the simpler path. The fee for registering an informal marriage at Texas county clerk offices is typically $46.

Titus County Marriage Record Sources

The Titus County main website provides access to county offices and contact information including the County Clerk, which handles marriage records for all of Titus County.

The Titus County website is the official online resource for the County Clerk's office and other departments that serve residents needing marriage licenses or record copies.

For a statewide view of how Texas handles marriage records, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics portal outlines what the state index contains and how to request verification letters or find the correct county office.

Understanding how the state index works helps you determine whether to contact the county clerk or DSHS for the type of record you need.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Titus County. Marriage records for those areas are maintained by each county's own clerk office.