Search Wilson County Marriage Records

Wilson County marriage records are filed with the County Clerk in Floresville. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, stores the official record of all marriages in the county, and provides certified copies of those records on request. Wilson County sits in South Central Texas southeast of San Antonio, and its clerk's office serves residents from Floresville and surrounding communities.

Wilson County Clerk Office

The Wilson County Clerk's office is at 1420 3rd St., Suite 110, Floresville, TX 78114. The office handles marriage licenses, property recordings, court records, and vital record requests. You can reach the clerk through the county website at wilsoncountytx.gov.

One important policy to know: the clerk does not accept record search requests by phone or fax. If you need to search for a record, you must do so in person or submit your request by email. Extensive record searches are the responsibility of the requester or a title company. The clerk does not perform lien searches under any circumstances. Plan accordingly when you contact the office.

How to Get a Marriage License in Wilson County

Both applicants must appear in person at the clerk's office. Each person needs a valid photo ID. Texas requires both parties to be at least 18 years old. The standard marriage license fee is $81. If you and your partner complete the Twogether in Texas premarital course, the fee drops and the 72-hour waiting period is waived. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, a Wilson County license is valid for use anywhere in Texas.

The 72-hour waiting period means your ceremony cannot happen until 72 hours after the license is issued. This can be waived if one applicant is on active military duty or if a judge grants a waiver. If divorced, the divorce must be final for at least 30 days before you can apply for a new license, unless a court waives that requirement. Your Social Security number is required at the time of application.

The license is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If the ceremony doesn't happen within that time, the license expires. You would need to apply again and pay the fee a second time. Make sure your ceremony date fits within the 90-day window before you apply.

Certified Copies of Wilson County Marriage Records

Only the Wilson County Clerk can issue certified copies of marriages recorded in this county. The Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section maintains a statewide index from 1966 and can provide a verification letter for $20, but it cannot produce certified copies. For a certified copy with the clerk's seal, you must go to or mail the Wilson County Clerk's office.

Wilson County also offers online records access through its website. Property alerts and online record search tools are available at wilsoncountytx.gov. For marriage records specifically, in-person or email requests are the approved methods. Include the full names of both parties and the approximate date of marriage when submitting any request.

The fee schedule effective January 1, 2024 sets copies at $1.00 per page and certification of copies at $5.00. Certified copies are accepted for legal purposes including name changes and insurance filings.

What Wilson County Marriage Records Contain

Wilson County marriage licenses follow the standard Texas format. Each record includes both parties' full legal names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The license shows the date it was issued, the date of the ceremony, the location, and who performed it. Any prior marriages and how they ended are also noted. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 194, the clerk sends a copy to the state vital statistics unit within 90 days of the application.

Both the state and county records are public documents. The state indexes by both parties' names. Anyone can request a copy if they provide enough identifying information to locate the record.

Electronic Recording in Wilson County

Wilson County accepts electronic document recording through three approved providers. You can file through Simplifile (800-460-5657), CSC eRecording Solutions (866-652-0111), or eRecording Partners Network (888-325-3365). Electronic filing is available to Texas-licensed attorneys, banks, credit unions, title insurance companies, state agencies, and municipal clerks.

Recording fees under the 2024 schedule are $25.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page. Documents brought in for filing must meet size and format standards. Documents on paper larger than 8.5 by 14 inches, without a heading, or with a font smaller than 8 point face a double filing fee penalty. All signatures must be original. As of December 4, 2025, photo ID is required when presenting real property documents in person.

Note: Out-of-state checks are not accepted. Use in-state checks or money orders for mail submissions.

Wilson County Clerk Resources

The Wilson County Clerk page provides information on record search policies, document filing procedures, and the fee schedule for copies and recordings.

The clerk page outlines the no-phone-search policy, electronic recording options, and what to include when submitting a mail request for marriage records.

The Wilson County main website offers access to online records search, property alerts, and the full schedule of county services.

Through the county portal you can access the online records system and sign up for property alerts that notify you when documents are filed in your name.

Cities in Wilson County

Wilson County includes Floresville and several smaller communities. All marriage licenses for this county are issued and recorded at the Wilson County Clerk's office in Floresville.

Floresville is the county seat and the main service center for Wilson County residents. Other communities in the county include La Vernia, Stockdale, and Poth. None of these cities reach the population threshold for their own pages, so all marriage records for the county are managed centrally through the Floresville clerk's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wilson County. Each maintains its own marriage records at the county clerk's office.