Getting a Marriage License in Webb County
The Webb County Clerk issues marriage licenses. The office sits at 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201 in Laredo, with the clerk's main line and a marriage page that covers requirements in English and Spanish. License applications are taken Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., a tighter window than the office's overall 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours.
Both applicants must appear together at the clerk's counter. Each adult applicant brings proof of identity and age. Damaged, torn, or worn-out IDs are not accepted. A person under 18 cannot marry unless a court has removed the disabilities of minority for that purpose. The image below shows the County Clerk's marriage license requirements page.
Read the Webb County Clerk marriage license requirements page before you go.
The page links the English and Spanish requirements, an affidavit for an absent applicant, and a list of judges who can perform ceremonies.
How to Apply for a Marriage License
Plan ahead, because both applicants need to be at the clerk's office at the same time. Bring an accepted form of identification and proof of age, and bring an original birth certificate when an immigration or travel document is used in place of a state driver license.
- Both applicants go to the Webb County Clerk at 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201, Laredo, during license-application hours.
- Bring an accepted photo ID and proof of age, and a Social Security number if applicable.
- If a non-U.S. citizen uses a border crosser, passport, visa, or resident alien card, bring an original birth certificate.
- Pay the marriage license fee at the counter.
- Follow any Texas waiting period and the rules on returning the license after the ceremony.
The accepted ID list includes a valid U.S. driver license or state ID, a school or work photo ID with an original birth certificate, and an expired state ID or driver license with an original birth certificate. If a court has not removed the disabilities of minority, a person under 18 cannot apply.
Marriage License Application Fields
The county pages do not publish the full application form online, but the requirements page lists the data each applicant provides. The fields below cover the core entries.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full legal name (each applicant) | Yes | Both applicants must appear in person together. |
| Proof of identity and age | Yes | Damaged or worn-out IDs are not accepted. |
| Social Security number | Yes, if applicable | Required when the applicant has one. |
| Original birth certificate | Conditional | Required with a border crosser, passport, visa, or resident alien card. |
| Affidavit of absent applicant | If applicable | Used when one applicant cannot appear in person. |
| Court order removing disabilities of minority | Required for under 18 | Without it, a minor cannot marry. |
Webb County Marriage and Search Fees
Fees apply to issuance and to record copies. The County Clerk's published schedule sets a flat marriage license fee, plus a search and certified-copy fee for later record requests. Confirm any current amount before mailing, since fees can change.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriage license issuance | $81 |
| Marriage record search or first certified copy | $21 |
| Additional certified copy of same record | $8 |
| Certification when volume and page are provided | $8 |
| Voluntary Texas Home Visiting Program contribution | $5 (optional) |
The marriage search request must be mailed with a copy of valid photo ID. Checks, money orders, and cashier's checks are accepted.
How to Look Up Webb County Marriage Records
The Webb County Clerk handles marriage record searches with a dedicated search request application. The form asks for the names of both applicants, the marriage date if known, the requester's contact information, and the purpose for the copy. The fee is charged whether the record is found or not. Once received, the County Clerk searches the index and sends the certified copy or a no-record response.
Mail completed forms with a copy of valid photo ID and payment to the Webb County Clerk at 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201, Laredo, TX 78040. If a volume and page number are known, the office can certify directly at the lower per-copy rate.
JP Wedding Ceremonies
Justice of the peace courts in Webb County perform civil weddings. JP Precinct 1 Place 1 publishes its wedding fees and schedule. Judge Juan Paz performs weddings Monday through Friday in the JP office. Weekend weddings require an office contact to set up scheduling and pricing. The image below shows that JP page.
- In-office wedding - $100 at JP 1-1.
- Other location wedding - $250 at JP 1-1.
- Bridge ceremony - $250 at JP 1-1, a hyper-local Laredo option.
See the JP Precinct 1 Place 1 page for wedding scheduling.
JP 1-1 also asks couples to schedule at least one week before the ceremony and to bring the marriage license and fee two days ahead.
How to Find Webb County Divorce Records
Divorce cases in Webb County run through the district courts and county courts at law, and the case files sit with the Webb County District Clerk. The District Clerk's office identifies divorce as a family-law civil case, and County Court at Law I has long handled divorce and paternity matters. To search a divorce, use the same Webb County Odyssey portal that covers other case records and pick Family Case Records, or contact the District Clerk for a written search.
Divorce files include the original petition, any orders, and the final decree, plus motions and supporting filings. Sensitive details about children, finances, custody evaluations, and protective matters may be restricted or redacted. The 406th District Court's Standing Order Regarding Children, Property and Conduct of the Parties is a common local form in family cases.
Pro Se Divorce in Webb County
Webb County courts work with self-represented litigants, but they limit what staff can do. The 111th District Court runs a Pro Se Divorce docket and points users to TexasLawHelp for divorce and family law forms. Court staff can provide procedural information and schedules but cannot give legal advice, fill out forms, or tell parties what to say in court. The image below shows TexasLawHelp.
Use TexasLawHelp for divorce, custody, child support, and name-change forms.
Many of the Webb County family resources, including those used by the 406th District Court, link this same self-help site for English and Spanish forms.
Getting Certified Copies
Use the County Clerk for a certified marriage copy and the District Clerk for a certified divorce decree. A certified copy is what most banks, immigration offices, courts, and employers require, since an uncertified printout will not be accepted as proof. Plan for a few days when ordering by mail, and bring a photo ID when ordering in person.
Texas Statewide Vital Records
The state of Texas maintains vital records at the agency level, with a Vital Statistics function under the Texas Department of State Health Services. Statewide certified marriage and divorce records can be ordered at the state level when a county copy is not the right fit. The state's address, phone, and current fees are not in the local pages reviewed, so confirm them on the state agency site before mailing a request.
Texas DSHS Vital Statistics
Statewide vital records
Confirm current address, hours, and fees
on the state agency site before mailing.