Access Tyler County Marriage Records

Tyler County marriage records are on file with the County Clerk in Woodville, Texas. The clerk manages marriage license applications, maintains the official records going back to 1849, and issues certified copies to anyone who requests them. Whether you are getting a new marriage license or need a copy of an older Tyler County marriage record, this page explains the process.

Tyler County Clerk Office

The Tyler County Clerk is Donece Gregory. The office is located at 116 S. Charlton St., Woodville, TX 75979. Phone is (409) 283-2281 and fax is (409) 283-8049. The clerk handles marriage license applications and record copies at this location. This is the only office in Tyler County for marriage records, so plan your visit accordingly if you are coming from a more remote part of the county.

Tyler County is in the Big Thicket region of East Texas. The county has kept marriage records since 1849, making it a deep historical resource. If you are doing genealogy research on families who lived in this region in the 1800s or early 1900s, the Tyler County Clerk's office is worth contacting. Older records may require an in-person visit or a detailed mail request to locate.

How to Get a Marriage License

Both applicants must appear in person at the Tyler County Clerk's office in Woodville. Each person must have a valid photo ID and their Social Security number. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, the license is valid anywhere in Texas. You are not required to hold the ceremony in Tyler County.

The standard fee is $81. If you complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course, the fee is reduced. The Twogether certificate must be presented at the time of application and also waives the 72-hour waiting period required under Section 2.204. Without the certificate, you cannot hold the ceremony until 72 hours after the license is issued. The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date. It does not extend or renew if unused.

The 211 Texas helpline can also point you to local resources if you have questions about marriage-related services or social support in the area.

Certified Copies of Tyler County Marriage Records

Certified copies of Tyler County marriage licenses must come from the Tyler County Clerk. The fee for a certified copy is $8.00. If you need a replacement of the original license, that costs $52.00. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section only issues $20 verification letters from the statewide index, not certified copies. So for a certified copy, you must work with the county.

You can request copies in person at the Woodville office or by mail. For mail requests, include the full names of both parties, approximate date of marriage, and payment for $8.00 (certified copy fee). Send to: Tyler County Clerk, 116 S. Charlton St., Woodville, TX 75979. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and signature and are accepted for legal and official purposes.

Note: Texas law does not provide for marriage certificates. The certified copy of the marriage license is the accepted legal document for name changes, passport applications, insurance claims, and similar needs.

What Tyler County Marriage Records Contain

Tyler County marriage license applications follow the state format under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194. Each record shows both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. It also records the issue date, ceremony date, ceremony location, and the officiant's name. Prior marriages and how they ended are also noted on the application.

The clerk files a copy with the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics unit within 90 days of the application. Both the county and state records are public. Anyone with identifying information about the parties can request a copy.

Informal Marriage in Tyler County

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

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 held themselves out to others as a married couple. Filing the declaration with the Tyler County Clerk is a cleaner and more certain approach to documenting the relationship legally.

Tyler County Marriage Record Resources

The Tyler County marriage information page on the county website provides details on requirements, fees, and how to apply for a marriage license or request copies in Woodville.

The Tyler County Clerk's marriage page is the best direct source for current procedural information, including fees for certified copies and contact details for the Woodville office.

For statewide records and verification, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics portal explains the state index and how to request a marriage verification letter if you need to confirm a marriage without getting a certified copy.

The DSHS portal also provides links to the county clerk directory, which lists contact information for all 254 Texas county clerk offices including Tyler County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tyler County. Marriage records for those areas are on file with each county's own clerk office.