Texas Twogether: Save $60
And potentially waive Texas's 72-hour legal wait. Chapel booking still requires 24 hours' notice.
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 certificate may remove the 3-day legal wait. Your Chapel ceremony must still have been reserved at least 24 hours in advance.
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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Attend your scheduled ceremony
Bring a valid, legally usable license to the chapel. The reservation was made at least 24 hours earlier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas Twogether program?
Texas Twogether is a state-approved premarital education program. An approved completion certificate can reduce the marriage-license fee by up to $60 and waive the standard 72-hour legal waiting period. It does not waive the Chapel's separate requirement to book every ceremony at least 24 hours in advance.
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?
An approved certificate can waive Texas's 72-hour legal waiting period. That may make the license legally usable sooner, but it does not change the Chapel's policy: your ceremony must have been reserved at least 24 hours in advance.
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.
Does a Twogether certificate allow a same-day Chapel booking?
No. It may waive Texas's 72-hour license waiting period, but the Chapel does not accept same-day ceremony bookings or walk-ins. Reserve at least 24 hours in advance and bring a valid, legally usable license to the scheduled ceremony.