Texas does not require blood tests or other medical records to get married but you will need a license. Plan ahead but not too far ahead -- there's a 72 hour waiting period and the license expires in 30 days.

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1. Bring identification (each person): certified copy of birth certificate; or valid driver's license or other acceptable I.D. issued by the state, another state, the United States, or a foreign government.
2. Either bring your Social Security card or know your Social Security number.
3. Bring cash (currently about $36.00 but take extra) for the license fee.
4. Both bride and groom must go in person with the above required items to the Travis County Courthouse Room 222.
5. If your divorce was finalized within 30 days, bring certified copy of the divorce decree stating the 30 day waiting period is waived.
6. If you want to use your maiden name on the license bring a certified copy of your birth certificate or a certified copy of your divorce decree that states name is to be changed to maiden name.
7. Fill out the application and supply the clerk with requested I.D. and other forms and payment.
   

1. Marriage licenses have a 72 hour waiting period (unless waived due to active duty military status) and are valid for 30 days.
2. If bride or groom are between 14 and 18 years of age, call the Courthouse for special instructions: 512-473-9188
3. The Travis County Courthouse is located at 1000 Guadalupe St., #222 between 10th and 11th Streets in Austin, Texas.
   

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