Starting in September of 2008, the cost for a marriage license in Texas will increase from $30 to $60. However, there will be no charge for couples who complete an 8-hour marriage preparation course.

VOW offers this approved course that covers important marital skills and issues such as conflict management and communication. Once the course is completed, the couple will be given a certificate of completion. The certificate should be presented at the courthouse when you apply for your marriage license, and the license fee will be waived. This new policy is an effort by the government to prepare couples for marriage and decrease the number of divorces in each state.

Enroll in the FREE VOW Healthy Marriage Program today and save $60!