How to Officiate a Wedding in Tarrant County, Texas

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Pastafarian minister officiating a wedding

Tarrant County follows Texas state marriage law — no registration required, and your FSM ordination is all you need to officiate. This page covers the local details: where to get the marriage license, what it costs, and what to know about doing it here.

Getting the Marriage License

The couple needs to get their marriage license before the wedding. Here’s where to go in Tarrant County:

Tarrant County Clerk
8 Michael R. Campbell Employment Employment Opportunities All Applicants Application St
(817) 884-1550 · www.tarrantcountytx.gov

Fee $76
Online application Yes
Both parties present? Yes
ID required Valid government-issued photo ID

Quick Reference

These details come from Texas state law — see the full Texas wedding guide for more.

Can an FSM minister sign the license? Yes
Registration required? None
Waiting period waiting period (waivable with premarital course or military)
License valid for 90 days
Witnesses needed None required
Return deadline Within 30 days
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