Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in Texas.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: March, April & October (avg 66°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Barber Falls & Dead Mans Hole
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × Texas's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan ahead72 hours (waived with premarital counseling) waiting period after getting the license · no witnesses required
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
Texas accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county clerk.
Texas authorizes 'licensed or ordained Christian ministers or priests,' 'Jewish rabbis,' and 'persons who are officers of a religious organization and authorized by it to conduct marriage ceremonies' to officiate weddings. Online ordinations are generally accepted.
Texas Family Code § 2.202Hays County Clerk's Office
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2012, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Hays County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (512) 393-7330 and confirm that Hays County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate, photo id ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the Hays County clerk within 30 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Hays County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. Texas accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county clerk.
No — Hays County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
None — no witnesses are required to sign the marriage license in Hays County, Texas.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 30 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
Hays County Clerk's Office — 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2012, San Marcos, TX 78666 — phone (512) 393-7330.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.