Marriage records in Tarrant County, Texas, are available through several channels. TarrantCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the Vital Records department of the County Clerk's office by visiting the office in person or sending a request by mail. Below is a practical guide for searching, ordering, and obtaining marriage documents.
Tarrant Marriage Records Search
In Tarrant County, marriage records are maintained by the County Clerk's office, which issues marriage licenses and registers returned certificates. The collection includes marriage licenses, registered marriage certificates, and historical records from previous decades. To start a search, use the County Clerk's search portal, where you can search by last name, document type, or record number. At the state level, records are also maintained by the Texas Department of State Health Services — Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.
Main office of Vital Records:
You can schedule an appointment through the Vital Records page. Walk-ins are also possible, but the wait time may be longer.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Tarrant
Fees for marriage documents are set according to the Texas Local Government Code and the internal fee schedule of the County Clerk's office. Below is an approximate table:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy | $20.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order) | $20.00 |
| Search fee | Included in the copy cost |
Payment is accepted by money order or cashier's check made payable to Tarrant County Clerk. Some offices accept credit/debit cards for in-person requests — confirm in advance. Processing time for in-person requests is usually one business day; mail requests may take from two to four weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Tarrant
There are three main ways to order a copy of a marriage certificate.
Online
At the state level, certified copies can be ordered through the Texas DSHS portal. The state charges a separate fee for processing and delivery. For records registered specifically in Tarrant County, check the availability of online ordering on the County Clerk's Vital Records page — you can also schedule an appointment there.
In Person
Visit the Vital Records office at:
What to bring with you:
- Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport)
- Full names of both spouses and approximate marriage date
- Payment in an acceptable form
By Mail
Send a request to the County Clerk's office. Include in the envelope:
- A written request specifying the full names of the spouses, marriage date, and purpose of the request
- A copy of the applicant's ID
- A money order or cashier's check for $20.00 per copy
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Additional answers to common questions — including where to find divorce records — are gathered on the Vital Records FAQs page. Divorce records are maintained by a separate office — District Clerk.