The Honorable Laura Richard is offering a Keepsake Marriage Certificate to individuals who have previously purchased a Formal marriage license from the Fort Bend County Clerk’s office. The Keepsake Marriage Certificate is NOT a legal document, but a beautiful new design to showcase and commemorate one of life's greatest events. This document is available for $25.00 at all County Clerk locations and polysleeves are available for an additional $2.00 to protect each issued certificate. 

The County Clerk’s Office now provides 24-Hour drop box services at two of our locations. For official public records, births, deaths and marriages, the drop box is located at the Travis Building beside the Mail Room at 301 Jackson Street (corner of 3^rd and Liberty), Richmond Texas 77469. For court filings and fees, the drop box is located at the Justice Center beside the handicap access ramp at 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond Texas 77469. Please ensure that your request is securely packaged in an envelope with appropriate payment when applicable and valid return address. For more information, please see our Non-Contact Transaction page.

Verify Certified Court Documents

Clerk E-Certify provides two fast and easy ways to verify and authenticate both your printed copies and your electronic certificates that have been issued by the County Clerk's Office.

Please watch this short video for more information on E-Certify document verification.

The County Clerk's Office provides two fast and easy ways to verify and authenticate printed copies and electronic certified copies.

1. E-Verify by Code
2. E-Verify by File Upload

E-Verify by Code

Enter the Unique Reference Code from the original record and we will return you the authentication results.

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E-Verify by File Upload

Users may upload an electronic certificate file and we will perform an automated authentication.

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The Electronic Certified Court Documents feature is still in development. Please check back soon.

DISCLAIMER: The following links have been compiled as a courtesy for those wishing to use them. We do not make any guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. 

To view the self-help resources, law library, and video library links please navigate the menu on the left-hand side. 

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Credit Card Processing For County Courts at Law Court Costs and Fines

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• Visit https://certifiedpayments.net/index.aspx?BureauCode=4266361. 
• Follow the directions on the Certified Payments website to make a payment only for fines and fees administered by the County Clerk.
• You can also use a credit card to charge for services in person or by telephone at (866) 549-1010. Enter Bureau Code 4266361 when making a charge, if prompted.

Need assistance processing a payment for County Courts at Law Court Costs and Fines?
Please email the Courts Division at cclerkcourts@fortbendcountytx.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I dispute an outstanding balance?
        Please contact the County Clerk's office at 281-341-8689 or email the Courts Division at cclerkcourts@fortbendcountytx.gov.
2. How do I stop receiving these text messages?
        Text STOP to quit.
3. Who answers the 800 number in the text message?
        Calling the 800 number will direct you to an agent in the Linebarger Call Center.

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Quick Links:
| Vows on Valentine's Day Interest Form | Fill Out Marriage License Application |
| Fort Bend County Clerk Locations | Marriage License Information |

FREE Special Wedding Event!
Let's tie the knot, Fort Bend!

Twenty lucky couples will be contacted to confirm their reservation and then join County Clerk Richard, Judge Becerra, and Judge Hrbacek for the free ceremony on Valentine's Day, Saturday February 14, 2026.

Steps to Participate in the Vows on Valentine's Day Event:

• Couples must complete the marriage license application online and have purchased their marriage license at any Fort Bend County Clerk location before filling out the interest form to be considered. The marriage license must be valid on the day of the wedding, February 14, 2026. The cost of a marriage license is $71.00 or the fee may be reduced to $11.00 with valid proof of state approved premarital education course.
• Fill out our Interest Form and submit your information.
• A County Clerk representative will confirm your RSVP.
• If the list becomes full, we will add your name to our waiting list.

Please Note: You must have your marriage license purchased with the Fort Bend County Clerk's office before you will be added to the list of attendees getting married on Valentine's Day.

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Installation of Fort Bend County Elected Officials

Watch the newly elected and reelected officials of Fort Bend County take their oaths of office.