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How Do I Apply for a Marriage License?

Marriage License Filing Requirements in Texas County, MO

The Applicants must:

  • Visit our office together to apply for a marriage license between 8AM and 3:45 pm M-F. Closed from noon to 12:30pm for lunch.
  • Be 18 years of age or over.
  • Present a valid government issued picture ID.
  • Social Security Number
  • Pay $51.00* cash fee at the time of application (Sorry, no checks or credit cards).
  • Pick up and give the license to the person performing the ceremony before the wedding.
  • Have a ceremony performed within 30 days from the date of issuance in the State of Missouri.
  • NOT be related to each other through and including first cousins.
  • Previously married applicants must give the date their last marriage ended.  Persons divorced less than 30 days may apply for a marriage license if they acknowledge, in writing, they understand the divorce can be appealed or set aside within 30 days by the court of jurisdiction.

Effective August 28, 2025

HB 737 and SB 43 raise the minimum age for marriage in Missouri to 18 years old and prohibit Recorders from issuing a marriage license to any person under the age of 18.

As is required under current law, all applicants will continue to provide proof of age to the Recorder’s office in the form of a certified copy of their birth certificate, passport, or other government-issued identification.

Previously Married Applicants

Must give the date their last marriage ended. Persons divorced less than 30 days may apply for a marriage license if they acknowledge, in writing, they understand the divorce can be appealed or set aside within 30 days by the court of jurisdiction.

Unused Marriage License

  • If the license is unused, the parties must return the license to the Texas County Recorder of Deeds office or it is deemed a misdemeanor in the state of Mo.
  • If the license is lost, destroyed, the parties must return to the Recorder’s office to sign an affidavit.
  • If the license is not used it still must be returned to the Recorder’s office.

Return and Record of Marriage

The person performing the ceremony is required by law to return the completed license to the Texas County Recorder of Deeds office within 15 days of the ceremony. It is a misdemeanor in the state of Missouri if the document is not returned.

Copies

Copies are available as soon as the marriage license has been returned and recorded. Name changes require a certified copy and by state statute will cost $9.00.

After the Marriage

Name Change and Marital Status Information

A certified copy of your marriage license is required by Social Security and the Driver’s License Bureau to change your name. You may obtain a certified copy for $9.00 (set by state statute) at the Recorder’s office once it has been recorded or send a written request, along with payment and a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Driver’s License

Any Drivers’ License Bureau Office

Social Security Administration

1612 Imperial Rd.
West Plains, MO 65775-2628
1-866-614-2741

1813 E. 10th St
Rolla, MO 65401
1-573-364-8060

County Clerk’s Office

Voter Registration
County where you are registered to vote
Texas County Clerk: 417-967-2112

Questions or Comments?

  • Email Recorder
  • Or call 417-967-8438