Justice of the Peace 4-1
The court will not be accepting any paper documents. All communications between the Court and litigants must be electronic. Please see details below.
Marriage Ceremonies
Grand Prairie Government Center – 106 West Church Street, Suite 205, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Telephone: (214) 751-4040 | Fax: (214) 751-4050
Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español
General inquires: JP41Court@dallascounty.org
Specific inquiries:
- Civil: JP41Civil@dallascounty.org
- Evictions: JP41Evictions@dallascounty.org
- Traffic: JP41Traffic@dallascounty.org
- Wedding: JP41weddings@dallascounty.org
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V Rules of Practice in Justice Court
Texas Rules of Evidence
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter (E) - Venue - Suits Brought in Justice Court
Judge Jones will be pleased to perform your marriage ceremonies during regular business hours, at our Courthouse in Grand Prairie, Texas, or you may schedule the Judge to perform your ceremony at your venue location other than the Courthouse.
Please follow these steps to schedule a ceremony at the Justice of the Peace 4-1:
- Please obtain a Marriage License 72 hours PRIOR to scheduling a ceremony.
- Once you have obtained a Texas-issued marriage license, complete the Wedding Ceremony Questionnaire - Click Here.
- On the date of your scheduled Wedding Ceremony, remember to bring your fee (Cash Only) and your Texas-issued marriage license with you.
Price Change Effective October 12, 2022
$100 – During business hours at courthouse (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
TBD – During business hours at other location (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
$120 - walk-ins
$140 - Afterhours during the week Monday-Thursday (after 4:00 p.m.)
$300 - Weekends at courthouse (includes Friday after 4:00 p.m.)
TBD - Weekends at other location
$350 Starting - Holidays
$50 fee for Spanish Interpreter if outside of normal business hours
TBD - Set Up and clean up totaling 45 minutes. Refundable Deposit $40 always prior 48 hour in advance.
Start on time and clean up on time.
**Weddings are free for active military members - with proof of valid military ID.**
***All wedding that are scheduled to be performed outside of business hours must be paid 48 business hours in advance. Failure to pay the wedding fee by the deadline will result in a cancellation of the appointment. ***
To apply for a Marriage License, please refer to the County Clerk Marriage License site for information on securing a marriage license.
Please note:
The wedding ceremony may be performed as soon as 72 hours after the purchase of the marriage license, but not after 90 days from the date of purchase.
- Wedding ceremonies are offered in both English and Spanish.
- Guests are welcome.
- Wedding ceremonies are performed during business hours Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and Saturdays by appointment.
- The ceremony could take 20-30 minutes.
* If you experience technical difficulties while completing the online form below, please dial 214-751-4040, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*