Fort Bend County Offices and Courts Closed Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Due to Severe Weather from Storm Enzo: Due to hazardous conditions caused by Storm Enzo, the Fort Bend County Judge has ordered the closure of all county offices on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The County Judge and the Office of Emergency Management will closely monitor the situation to ensure public safety.
For the latest updates, visit the Homeland Security & Emergency Management website.
Marriage License Copies
Certified copies of a Marriage License are available for any licenses that have been purchased and filed with the Fort Bend County Clerk. Marriage licenses purchased and filed in other counties must be requested with that County.
Payment Information
Personal or business checks are not accepted for Vital Records. Payment may be made by cash (in person only), Money Order, credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express), or cashier's check.
Requesting a Certified Copy:
- Verify that the Marriage License has been filed with Fort Bend County through online record search;
- Print and fill out the Marriage License copy ;
- Provide the clerk with the Marriage License certificate number, located on the of the record;
- You can purchase the copies in person at any of our locations, through email, VitalChek, or through the mail:
Fort Bend County Clerk
301 Jackson Street, STE #101
Richmond, Texas 77469
Keepsake Marriage Certificates available here.