Wedding Ceremonies & Marriage License Information

Marriage License Information

E-mail: JP32Weddings@DallasCounty.org
Phone: (214) 904-3042

Judge Seider - Court Location

• Judge Seider is located on the second floor of the new North Dallas Government Center:
  6820 LBJ Freeway
  Suite 2100
  Dallas, TX 75230
  * Southwest corner of the LBJ I-635 Freeway at Hillcrest Road – formerly the Brinker Headquarters *
• Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Richardson Government Center on Beltline Road at Coit is no longer open.
• OLD North Dallas Government Center on Marsh Lane at Walnut Hill is no longer open.
• If you have questions about the court location or need further details
  • Email - JP32Weddings@DallasCounty.org
  • Phone - (214) 904-3042

Identification Requirements for Texas Marriage License Information

• Both persons must be present and provide:
  • Valid government-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID include:
    • Driver’s license
    • passport
    • military ID, OR
    • an identification card issued by Texas or another state, the United States or a foreign government.
  • Social Security number. You are not required to show your social security card.
• The name listed on your marriage license MUST match the name on your identification.
• Using Maiden Name on Marriage License
  • If you have been divorced and retained your maiden name in the divorce, but your identification has your married name, you must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree that states your name was changed back to your maiden name.

Ceremony Timeline for Texas Marriage License

• A Texas Marriage License is valid from 72 hours after issuance.
• The license expires 90 days from the issuance.
• The marriage ceremony may not take place during a 72-hour period immediately following the issuance of the marriage license except when:
  • An applicant is a member of the armed forces of the United States and on active duty with military identification; OR
  • Is not a member of the armed forces of the United States but performs work for the United States Department of Defense as a department employee or under a contract with the department; OR
  • A judge waives the 72-hour period for good cause; OR
  • The couple completes a premarital education course described by Texas Family Code, Section 2.013, and provides to the issuing clerk a premarital education course completion certificate indicating completion of the premarital education course not more than 1 year before the date the marriage license application is filed with the clerk.
    • For more information on participating in the pre-marital training course please visit the Twogether In Texas.
•  If you have questions about the court location or need further details
  • Email - JP32Weddings@DallasCounty.org
  • Phone - (214) 904-3042

Twogether In Texas

• Reduces your marriage license fee by $60
• Waives the 72-hour waiting period 
• Topics include:
  • Communicating effectively
  • Solving problems
  • Managing Stress
  • Supporting each other
• For more information visit twogetherintexas.com

Premarital Education Handbook – “When You Get Married” (Free)

• “When You Get Married” is provided by the Office of Attorney General under the Texas Family Code Section 2.014, in hopes of creating a relationship that is satisfying and acceptable for you and your partner.
  • https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/child-support/WhenYouGetMarried.pdf

Marriage Licenses – North Texas Counties