Both parties must be present to apply for a marriage license. Active Military 2. License License must be obtained 72 hours prior to wedding. This can only be waived by a District or County Court at Law Judge or for an applicant who is on active military duty. License is valid up to 30 days after issuance.
Licenses are valid in any county in Texas.
A Justice of the Peace. A County Judge, District Judge, or any retired Judge. A common law marriage must meet the same requirements above except each party must be 18 years of age and sign an affidavit stating the date that they agreed to be married. This affidavit is filed with the marriage records. Copies A copy of a marriage record can be obtained in person or by mail.