Tom Green County Marriage License Search

Tom Green County marriage records are filed and maintained by the County Clerk in San Angelo, Texas. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, keeps the official index of all marriages in the county, and provides certified copies to those who need them. Whether you are getting a new license or searching for an existing Tom Green County marriage record, this page outlines what you need to know.

Tom Green County Clerk Office

The Tom Green County Clerk is Christina Ubando. The office is located at 124 West Beauregard in San Angelo. You can reach the clerk directly at (325) 659-6553 or the main line at 325-659-6551. The fax number is 325-659-3251. Email inquiries can go to CCccAdmin@co.tom-green.tx.us. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM, including during the lunch hour, which is helpful if you can only get there midday.

One important note: if you are coming to apply for a marriage license, arrive before 4:00 PM. The office stops processing marriage license applications at 4:00 PM even though it remains open until 4:15 PM. San Angelo is the county seat and the largest city in the region, so the clerk's office handles a steady volume of requests. Calling ahead for questions is a good idea, especially for records that go back several decades.

Applying for a Marriage License

Both applicants must appear in person at the clerk's office. Each person needs a valid photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) and their Social Security number. No blood test is needed. Both parties must be at least 18 years old. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, the license is valid for use anywhere in Texas, not just Tom Green County.

The standard license fee is $81. If you complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course, the fee is reduced significantly. The Twogether certificate must be presented at the time of application. It also waives the standard 72-hour waiting period that Section 2.204 requires. Without the certificate, you must wait 72 hours after the license is issued before the ceremony can take place. Active duty military members deploying to a hostile fire zone are exempt from the fee entirely.

The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If the marriage does not take place within that window, the license expires and you have to start the process over. Historical records for Tom Green County go back to 1875, with a FamilySearch collection covering marriage licenses from 1875 to 1951.

Getting Certified Copies

Certified copies of Tom Green County marriage licenses must be obtained from the Tom Green County Clerk. The Texas Department of State Health Services maintains a statewide index from 1966 forward, but only issues verification letters at $20 each. If you need a certified copy with the official county seal, you must go to the county where the license was issued.

You can request copies in person at the San Angelo office or by mail. Mail requests should go to: Tom Green County Clerk, 124 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate date of marriage, and payment for the applicable fee. The clerk will confirm whether the record is on file and send the certified copy. Certified copies are accepted for government filings, name changes, insurance updates, and similar official purposes.

What Tom Green County Marriage Records Include

Tom Green County marriage license applications follow the format required under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194. Each record includes both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. It also shows the issue date, ceremony date, location of the ceremony, and the name of the person who performed it. Prior marriages and how they ended are also on the form.

The county clerk files a copy with the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit within 90 days of the application. Both the county record and the statewide index are public. Anyone with the parties' names and approximate marriage date can request a copy.

Informal Marriage Registration

Texas recognizes informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Tom Green County can file a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the clerk's office to create a public record with the same legal standing as a formal marriage license. The fee is typically $46.

Without filing a declaration, a couple may still prove an informal marriage by showing they agreed to be married, lived together in Texas as spouses, and represented themselves to others as married. Filing the declaration is the cleaner approach since it creates a clear, searchable public record at the clerk's office in San Angelo.

Tom Green County Clerk Resources

The Tom Green County Clerk's official page provides direct access to the clerk's office information, marriage license requirements, and contact details for the San Angelo office.

The Tom Green County Clerk's page is the best starting point for current fee information, office hours, and how to request marriage license documents in San Angelo.

The Tom Green County main website lists all county departments and online services available to residents and researchers looking into marriage and other public records.

The main county site connects you to all departments, letting you find related offices like the District Clerk for divorce records or the tax office for other document needs.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tom Green County. Each keeps its own marriage records at its county clerk's office.