Texas Twogether: Save $60
And waive the 72-hour wait. Marry the same day.
The Quick Summary
Texas lets you save $60 on your marriage license AND skip the mandatory 72-hour wait if you and your partner complete an approved 8-hour premarital course. The course costs $30–$50 per couple, can be taken online, and the certificate is valid for 12 months in all 254 Texas counties.
Take the Official Course
The official state-approved site. 8 hours online, self-paced.
Visit twogethercourse.comWhat You Get
The Math
| Texas marriage license | Varies by county |
| Twogether course (per couple) | $30–$50 |
| License discount applied (up to) | −$60 |
| Net cost vs. no Twogether | Save $10–$30 |
| Time saved | 72 hours |
The real value isn't the money — it's removing the 3-day wait. Pick up the license Friday morning, marry Friday afternoon.
How It Works
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Book your ceremony first
Lock in your slot at our chapel — usually available this week.
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Take the Twogether course (both of you)
8 hours online at twogethercourse.com. Print both certificates.
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Apply for your license with the certificate
Any Texas County Clerk. The discount of up to $60 and the 72-hour waiver apply at the time of application.
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Marry — same day is fine
Bring the license and certificates to the chapel. We handle the rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas Twogether program?
Texas Twogether is a state-approved premarital education program. Couples who complete an 8-hour Twogether-in-Texas course receive up to $60 off their marriage license fee AND get the standard 72-hour waiting period waived — so you can marry the same day you pick up the license.
How much do I really save?
Marriage license fees vary by county in Texas. An approved Twogether completion certificate can provide up to $60 off the fee charged by the issuing County Clerk; local county fees may still apply. Verify the current fee with the County Clerk office you plan to use.
Does the course really waive the 72-hour wait?
Yes. Without Twogether, Texas law requires a 72-hour wait between getting your license and the ceremony. With a valid certificate (dated within the last 12 months), the wait is waived — meaning you can pick up the license in the morning and have your ceremony at our chapel that afternoon.
Where do I take the Twogether course?
The official site is twogethercourse.com. It's typically 8 hours, can be completed online, and costs $30–$50 depending on the provider — which still nets you $10–$30 in savings on top of skipping the 72-hour wait.
Do both partners have to complete it?
Yes. Both partners must complete the same approved 8-hour course together. You'll each receive a certificate to present to the County Clerk when applying for your license.
Can The Courthouse Wedding Chapel marry us the same day?
Yes. If you arrive with your marriage license AND your Twogether certificate, we can perform your ceremony the same day at our Houston chapel. Book your slot first — we recommend reserving online before you pick up the license.