Bexar County Texas Premarital Education Course

Save up to $60 and waive the 72-hour waiting period

If you’re applying for a marriage license in Bexar County, this premarital education course helps you do the process confidently and avoid common delays—while also qualifying many couples for the Twogether in Texas benefits

What Bexar County Couples Need to Know Before Applying for a Marriage License

Here are the big “gotchas” couples run into in Bexar County—so you can avoid a second trip:

Enjoy These Bexar County Course Perks Today

Couples who complete an approved 8-hour premarital education course can qualify for:

Up to $60 off the marriage license fee

Waiving the mandatory 72-hour waiting period

A completion certificate that is valid for one year

100% Video Narration, Just Press Play And Relax

After Completion The Course Becomes Free* (*After The $60 Marriage License Discount)

Why Bexar County Couples Choose This Premarital Education Course

What Our Students In Bexar County Say

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Fast Facts for Bexar County Marriage Licenses

How Bexar County Couples Save $60 & Marry Faster

When applying for a marriage license in Bexar County, couples who do not complete a premarital education course must wait three days before marrying or pay the full license fee.
By completing this Bexar County premarital education course, you can:
  • Skip the 72-hour waiting period
  • Save $60 on your marriage license
  • Receive a court-accepted certificate of completion
This applies to couples marrying anywhere in Bexar County.
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How the Bexar County Premarital Education Course Works

1

Complete the premarital education course
Twogether in Texas describes the benefit as tied to completion of an approved premarital education course.

2

Receive your certificate of completion
Your certificate is proof you completed the approved training and is valid for one year.

3

Present the certificate when applying for your license
Twogether in Texas explains the county clerk can apply the benefit (fee reduction and waiting period waiver) when you present your certificate.

Serving Couples Across Bexar County

This premarital education course is valid for couples throughout Bexar County, Texas. The Bexar County Clerk applies the same marriage license requirements county-wide, allowing couples to use one approved course regardless of where they live or plan to marry within the county.

San Antonio & Central Bexar County

Couples in San Antonio and surrounding central areas can complete this premarital education course online and present their certificate when applying for a marriage license in Bexar County.

North Bexar County

Couples in areas such as Stone Oak, Hollywood Park, Shavano Park, and Live Oak commonly use this course when applying for a Bexar County marriage license. The same county rules apply across these communities.

West & Northwest Bexar County

This course also serves couples in Helotes, Leon Valley, and surrounding west and northwest Bexar County communities, including those planning courthouse weddings or small local ceremonies.

South & East Bexar County

Couples living in southern or eastern parts of Bexar County can use this course as well. Marriage license requirements are administered consistently across the entire county.

No matter where you live in Bexar County, the same clerk requirements apply county-wide.

All Bexar County Cities & Communities We Serve

San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Live Oak, Universal City, Converse, Leon Valley, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Shavano Park, Castle Hills

Contact Information For Bexar Clerk's Office

After completing your premarital course, you’ll instantly receive your certificate of completion. Present it to the Clerk of Court to enjoy a $60 discount on your marriage license and bypass the standard 72-hour waiting period.

Address

100 Dolorosa, Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone

(210) 335-2106

Fax

(210) 335-2197

Along With Meeting Bexar County Requirements, Couples Also…

Improve Communication

Strengthen Communication Habits

Build clear, respectful ways to talk through decisions, stress, and expectations—so small issues don’t turn into big ones.

Master Financial Planning

Get on the Same Page About Money

Clarify spending styles, priorities, and shared goals. Create a simple plan you can actually follow and revisit together.

Get Advice from Experts

Learn From Relationship Experts

This course is led by a licensed LPC and includes real-world guidance drawn from professional experience—clear, calm, and practical.

Enjoy The Activities

Make It Interactive and Easy to Finish

Short activities help you apply what you learn right away—on your own or as a couple—without feeling awkward or overwhelming.

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Led by a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Hi, I’m Krissi Franzen, and I lead this premarital education course as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas (license #: 97926).

My goal is simple: make the “what do we do next?” part of getting married feel clear and doable—especially when you’re planning a courthouse wedding or trying to stay on a tight timeline.

What to expect from my teaching style

  • Clear explanations in everyday language

  • Practical examples and checklists

  • No judgment, no awkwardness, no preaching

  • Education-first guidance (not legal advice)

FAQ

Is this approved by Twogether in Texas?

Yes. The course is approved by the Twogether in Texas program, which is the program that provides the certificate tied to the marriage license benefits.

Twogether in Texas explains that completing an approved 8-hour course can waive the $60 state portion of the marriage license fee (local county fees may still apply).

Twogether in Texas states the county clerk will waive the 72-hour waiting period when eligible couples present a certificate of completion. Harris County also references the 72-hour waiting period in its marriage license FAQ.

 

Twogether in Texas states the certificate is valid for one year.

Bexar County states witnesses are not required. (verify with you clerk of court)
Bexar County states marriage licenses can be obtained in person at one of their locations.

Ready to Save $60 and Skip the Wait in Bexar County?

Enjoy an extra $60 in savings and skip the 72-hour waiting period with our Texas premarital education course—it’s the perfect bonus, guaranteed!

(407) 906-0644
info@cadnezacounseling.org
5900 Balcones Drive # 24711 Austin, TX 78731

Krissi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (MH22317) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado (LPC.0019499), Pennsylvania (PC016512), Louisiana (10219), Arizona (LPC-23358), North Carolina (20928), Texas (97926), and Missouri (2023037577). She is also a National Certified Counselor (1727660)! (This is all basically the same thing, we just gotta use different titles between states! :) )