Save $60 on Your Texas Marriage License
If you''re getting married in Texas, there''s a little-known program that saves you money on your marriage license and eliminates the 72-hour waiting period — just by completing a premarital education course together.
It''s called Twogether in Texas, and most couples who qualify never take advantage of it.
What Is Twogether in Texas?
Twogether in Texas is a state-sponsored program that offers engaged couples a $60 discount on their marriage license fee (reducing it from $82 to $22) and waives the standard 72-hour waiting period — meaning you can get your license and use it the same day.
The program was created by the Texas Legislature to encourage couples to invest in marriage preparation before their wedding. It''s available to any couple applying for a marriage license in Texas, regardless of where you live.
How Does It Work?
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Find an approved provider. The course must be taught by a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), psychologist, or ordained clergy member registered with the state.
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Complete the 8-hour course. The course must cover communication skills, conflict resolution, and financial planning. It can be completed in person or online through an approved provider.
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Receive your certificate. After completing the course, your provider gives you a Twogether in Texas certificate of completion.
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Present it at the county clerk. Bring the certificate when you apply for your marriage license. The $60 discount is applied automatically and the waiting period is waived.
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Use your license within one year. The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of course completion.
Can We Do the Course Online?
Yes. Texas accepts online premarital education courses for the Twogether in Texas discount, as long as the provider is properly licensed or ordained and registered with the state. Many couples choose online courses for flexibility — you can complete them from home at your own pace.
What Does the Course Cover?
A qualifying Twogether in Texas course typically covers:
- Communication skills — how to express needs and listen effectively
- Conflict resolution — productive ways to handle disagreements
- Financial planning — budgeting, debt, and shared financial goals
- Expectations and roles — what each partner anticipates from marriage
- Family of origin — how your upbringing shapes your relationship patterns
The 8 hours can feel like a lot, but most couples find these conversations genuinely useful — especially the financial and communication modules, which surface differences partners didn''t know they had.
Is It Worth It?
Absolutely. You save $60, you skip the waiting period, and you get 8 hours of structured conversation that most couples say improved their relationship before the wedding. The course cost (typically $150–$400 depending on provider) often pays for itself if you view the marriage license savings as a partial rebate.
How to Find a Qualified Provider
Look for licensed therapists or counselors in your city who list "Twogether in Texas" or "Texas premarital education" in their profile. Many couples choose a provider who then continues as their ongoing premarital counselor, combining the state requirement with deeper relationship work.