You will need to appear at the Court of the County of Galveston, Marriage License Department, located at 600 59th Street, Suite 2001, here in Galveston. The office is open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. You may reach the office by phone at (409)766-2200. A blood test is not required to obtain a marriage license.

• $81USD Fee
• Payable in cash
• Debit or Credit Card (Master Card, Visa or Discover Card ONLY)

You may take the Together in Texas premarital course to be eligible for a deep discount on that fee. The course is an 8hr online course and entitles you to a $60 discount on your marriage license fee. www.twogetherintexas.com

The waiting period in Galveston County is 72 hours for most people but the specific requirements for special circumstances can be found on the County website below: