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Collin County, Texas marriage license: fee, offices and what to bring

What official pages say about getting a marriage license in Collin County, Texas: the $80 fee, where to go, appointments, ID and who must appear. A fact is linked to the page it was read on.

By Wedding RemedyPublished November 13, 2026

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Collin County marriage license at a glance

Fee: The marriage license fee is $80.00, reduced to $20.00 with a Premarital Education Certificate presented at the time of application.

Where to go: McKinney office, 2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106, McKinney, Texas 75071, or the other office in the table below.

Online application: Applications can be completed online or in person. After an online application, both parties must appear in the County Clerk's office within 10 calendar days of the submission date.

Collin County marriage license: what the office asks for

Issued by the Collin County Clerk. The lines below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 13, 2026. Fees and hours change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the office before you go.

Fee: The marriage license fee is $80.00, reduced to $20.00 with a Premarital Education Certificate presented at the time of application. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
How to pay: Checks are not accepted for marriage licenses. A convenience fee of a minimum of $1.00 is applied to all credit and debit card transactions. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Appointment: The official pages we read do not say whether one is needed. Official page
Online application: Applications can be completed online or in person. After an online application, both parties must appear in the County Clerk's office within 10 calendar days of the submission date. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Each applicant needs valid government issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, military ID or identification card) and a Social Security number. The name on the application must match the name on the identification. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Who must appear: Both parties must be present. If either party cannot appear in person, the absent party must complete, sign and have notarized an Affidavit of Absent Applicant, presented to the Clerk within 90 days of the date of signature. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Premarital course discount: Couples who complete a state approved marriage education service pay $20.00 and have the 72 hour waiting period waived. The certificate must be presented at the time of application. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Returning the license: The person who performs the marriage ceremony is responsible for returning the license to the County Clerk's office within 30 days from the date of marriage. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Name must match ID: The name on the marriage license application must match the name provided on identification. (Source: collincountytx.gov, checked November 13, 2026)

Where to get a marriage license in Collin County

Offices that issue marriage licenses in Collin County, as the official pages list them.
Office	Address	Hours	Source, checked
McKinney office	2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106, McKinney, Texas 75071	Marriage license applications are accepted Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.	collincountytx.gov Nov 13, 2026
Plano office	900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 140-A, Plano, Texas 75074	Marriage license applications are accepted Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.	collincountytx.gov Nov 13, 2026

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How Collin County compares with the Texas rule

Collin County lists $80. The Texas page shows $81, read from Harris County, $1 more.

Texas waiting period: 72 hours after purchase. Waived with a premarital course certificate, and automatically for active military with military ID. (Source: cclerk.hctx.net, checked October 30, 2026)
How long a Texas license is valid: The officiant should sign the license within 90 days of the date it was issued. (Source: cclerk.hctx.net, checked October 30, 2026)

Texas marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply has the state’s other rules: witnesses, who may officiate, age and certified copies.

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Collin County, Texas?

The marriage license fee is $80.00, reduced to $20.00 with a Premarital Education Certificate presented at the time of application. Checks are not accepted for marriage licenses. A convenience fee of a minimum of $1.00 is applied to all credit and debit card transactions.

Where do you get a marriage license in Collin County, Texas?

The Collin County Clerk issues it. McKinney office, 2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106, McKinney, Texas 75071 (Marriage license applications are accepted Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Plano office, 900 E. Park Blvd., Suite 140-A, Plano, Texas 75074 (Marriage license applications are accepted Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Do both people have to be there to get a marriage license in Collin County, Texas?

Both parties must be present. If either party cannot appear in person, the absent party must complete, sign and have notarized an Affidavit of Absent Applicant, presented to the Clerk within 90 days of the date of signature.

What do you bring for a marriage license in Collin County, Texas?

Each applicant needs valid government issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, military ID or identification card) and a Social Security number. The name on the application must match the name on the identification.

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