Young County Marriage Records Lookup

Young County marriage records are maintained by the County Clerk in Graham. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, records them, and provides certified copies to those who request them. Young County is in North Texas, and its clerk's office at 516 Fourth Street in Graham serves all marriage record needs for county residents.

Young County Clerk Office

The Young County Clerk is Tina Gilliam, who took office on January 1, 2025. The office is at 516 Fourth Street, Room 104, Graham, Texas 76450. You can reach the clerk by phone at 940-549-8432, by fax at 940-521-0305, or by email at t.gilliam@youngcounty.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. More information is at co.young.tx.us.

Two key policies to know before visiting: out-of-state checks are not accepted. If you mail a request, use an in-state check or money order. Also, documents brought in after 3:30 PM are filed the following business day, so plan your arrival accordingly if you have a deadline.

Getting a Marriage License in Young County

Both applicants must appear in person at the clerk's office in Graham. Each person needs a valid photo ID. Your Social Security number is required. Both parties must be at least 18 years old. The standard license fee is $81. If you complete the Twogether in Texas premarital education course, the fee is reduced and the 72-hour waiting period is waived. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 2, the license is valid anywhere in Texas.

Without the Twogether certificate, Texas requires you to wait 72 hours after the license is issued before the ceremony. A judge can waive this for good cause, and active-duty military members are exempt. If either party was divorced, the divorce must be final for at least 30 days before applying. The license is valid for 90 days from the issue date. It cannot be extended. If it expires, you start over.

Filing fees for open public records at the Young County Clerk are $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Documents submitted by mail should include an in-state check or money order and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of documents.

Certified Copies of Young County Marriage Records

Certified copies of marriage licenses filed in Young County are only available from the Young County Clerk. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains a statewide marriage index from 1966. DSHS can issue a verification letter for $20, but it does not produce certified copies. You must go to the county for those.

You can request a certified copy in person at the Graham courthouse or by mail. Include the full names of both parties and the approximate date of marriage. Submit payment with your request. Use an in-state check or money order if mailing. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want the documents returned by mail. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are accepted for legal purposes.

Young County also accepts civil e-filing for applicable document types. E-filing information is available through efile.txcourts.gov.

What Young County Marriage Records Contain

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

The state indexes the record under both parties' names. The county keeps the original. Both records are public. Anyone can request access with enough information to identify the record they need.

Informal Marriage in Young County

Texas law recognizes informal marriage under Texas Family Code Section 2.401. Couples in Young County can file a Declaration of Informal Marriage at the clerk's office in Graham. Both parties must appear, be at least 18 years old, and pay the $46 filing fee. The declaration becomes part of the public record and has the same legal status as a formal marriage license.

Without a declaration, informal marriage can still be recognized if a couple proves all three required elements: an agreement to be married, cohabiting in Texas as married spouses, and representing to the public that they were married. The declaration is the clearest way to document the relationship if legal proof is ever needed.

Young County Clerk Resources

The Young County Clerk page provides the full contact information for Tina Gilliam's office, the fee schedule, and procedures for filing and requesting records.

The clerk page has current office hours, filing fee amounts, the document requirements for submissions, and contact information for the clerk and staff.

The Young County main portal offers access to county department directories, budget information, and links to online services available to county residents.

The main portal is a good starting point for navigating county services, finding contact information, and accessing public financial records and meeting agendas.

Cities in Young County

Young County includes Graham and Newcastle. Neither city reaches the population threshold for a dedicated city records page. All Young County marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the clerk's office in Graham.

Nearby Counties

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