LOOKING TO GET MARRIED?
Judge Cole would be honored to play a role in your special day. Weddings are scheduled by appointment only.
Wedding fees:
- Appointments - Monday-Friday (Cash Only)
- Weekends or weekdays after hours – fee to be determined and payable in advance.
- Remote locations – as available, fee to be determined and payable in advance.
Please follow these steps to schedule a ceremony at the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4:
- Please obtain a Marriage License 72 hours PRIOR to scheduling a ceremony.
- Once you have obtained a Texas issued married license, schedule your Wedding Ceremony date by calling 936-435-8754 to schedule an appointment or for further information.
VALID TIMELINE FOR TEXAS MARRIAGE LICENSE
- A Texas Marriage License is valid from 72 hours after issuance.
- The ceremony must be conducted before the 90th day after the date the license is issued.
- The marriage ceremony may not take place during a 72-hour period immediately following the issuance of the marriage license except when:
- An applicant is a member of the armed forces of the United States and on active duty with military identification; OR
- Is not a member of the armed forces of the United States but performs work for the United States Department of Defense as a department employee or under a contract with the department; OR
- A District Court judge waives the 72-hour period for good cause; OR
- The couple completes a premarital education course described by Texas Family Code, Section 2.013, and provides to the issuing clerk a premarital education course completion certificate indicating completion of the premarital education course not more than 1 year before the date the marriage license application is filed with the clerk.
For information about marriage licenses call the Walker County Clerk’s office at 936-436-4922 or visit online at: Marriage Licenses / Walker County, TX
Please call 936-435-8754 to schedule an appointment or for further information.
