Vital Statistics issues letters verifying if a marriage or divorce was recorded with the State of Texas based on the application for marriage or divorce sent to our office by local clerks. Verification letters are not considered legal substitutes for marriage licenses or divorce decrees. Vital Statistics strongly recommends that applicants ensure a verification will satisfy its intended use.
Marriage/Divorce Record FAQs
Certified copies of marriage licenses are only available from the county clerk. Certified copies of divorce decrees are only available from the district clerk. Certified copies of marriage/divorce records must be obtained in the
county or district in which they were originally filed.
Order Online
The fastest, easiest way to get a marriage or divorce verification is to order online, at Texas.gov.
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Other Ways to Order
If you are unable to order online, you can order records by mail or in person at a local office or at the Vital Statistics headquarters in Austin.
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By Mail
Mail-in orders can be processed with standard or expedited service. Be sure to send your application packet to the correct address.
Mailing Addresses
In-Person: Local Offices
Find out where you can order marriage/divorce records near you. Contact your local office for hours.
Order Records Locally
In-Person: Austin Office
Ordering in-person at the Vital Statistics headquarters is limited to our office hours.
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In most cases, you will get your record the same day, but some applications require 24 hours or more to process.