This information was taken from Nueces County Clerk Marriage License website (http://www.co.nueces.tx.us/countyclerk/marriage_lic_info.asp)

MARRIAGE LICENSE

The following are the procedures for obtaining a Marriage License in Nueces County:

• Both applicants should appear at the Nueces County Clerks Office located at 901 Leopard, Room 201 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Each applicant will need proper identification such as a Driver’s License, State ID, certified copy of Birth Certificate (not a hospital record), Military ID, or Passport and their Social Security Number.
• If an applicant is 16-17 years of age, a Parent or Legal Guardian must sign a “Parental Consent to Marriage” form (must present proper identification such as a Driver’s License). If the natural Parents are divorced, the parent given custody must sign the consent form and bring with them the custody papers.
• If an applicant is divorced, there is a 30-day waiting period after the divorce decree before they can marry another person. If this waiting period is waived in your divorce decree you will need to produce a copy of the decree. If the applicants are remarrying each other, there is no waiting period.
• If one of the applicants is unable to appear at the Clerk’s Office, you may submit and “Affidavit of Absent Applicant” for that person.
• The Marriage License is good for 30 days from the date it is issued and there is a 72-hour waiting period from date of issuance.
• The fee for a Marriage License is $40.00 “CASH ONLY”.
• You may purchase your Marriage License in one County and get married anywhere in the State of Texas.

If you have any questions, please call 361-888-0580.