What is the cheapest of the courthouse and city hall ceremonies in Austin?

Bastrop County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 in Bastrop, at $160 to $300. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.

Which parts of Austin have courthouse and city hall ceremonies?

The 3 listings here sit across 3 cities in the Austin area, including Bastrop, Austin, and Round Rock. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.

Are these prices current?

Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

Courthouse weddings in Austin: 3 published fee schedules

Illustration of courthouse and city hall ceremonies in the Austin area — Illustration. Not a photograph of any venue listed on this page.

Civil ceremonies performed by a court or clerk are the cheapest legal way to get married, and the fee is published in a public schedule rather than quoted by a salesperson. Every listing below is a real Austin area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

Listings: 3
Cheapest: $160 to $300
Median start: $200
Highest start: $200

Cheapest is Bastrop County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 at $160 to $300. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

The mix here is 3 courthouse & city hall, spread across 3 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

3 of 3 venues

Bastrop County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

$160 to $300

Bastrop, TX

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

Courtroom ceremonies during business hours 'start at $160' (may increase for weekends/holidays). After-hours or off-site ceremonies 'start at $300' with a $100 non-refundable fee to reserve the date.

Travis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

$200

Austin, TX

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

$200 non-refundable fee for all weddings performed on-site or via Zoom, paid in advance.

Williamson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

$200

Round Rock, TXUp to 30

Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

$200 one-time fee, payable in cash at the appointment.

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Common questions

How much do courthouse and city hall ceremonies cost in Austin?: Across the 3 Austin listings on this page, published starting prices run from $160 to $200, with a median starting price of $200. The cheapest is Bastrop County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 in Bastrop at $160 to $300. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the courthouse and city hall ceremonies in Austin?: Bastrop County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 in Bastrop, at $160 to $300. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of Austin have courthouse and city hall ceremonies?: The 3 listings here sit across 3 cities in the Austin area, including Bastrop, Austin, and Round Rock. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Are these prices current?: Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

Guides that go with this list

What Happens at a Courthouse Wedding: Step by Step, What to Bring, How Long It TakesA courthouse wedding is two errands: get the license, then have a judge or clerk perform a short civil ceremony. Here is exactly what happens at each step, what you need to bring, who has to be there, and how long the whole thing takes.How Much Does a Small Wedding Cost? Real Numbers for 20, 30, and 50 GuestsThe average cost of a small wedding depends almost entirely on the guest count and the venue. Here are worked totals for 20, 30, and 50 guests built on published venue prices from 1,000+ real listings, plus the line items that actually move the number.What a Civil Ceremony Is, Who Can Perform One, and What It CostsA civil ceremony is a legal, non-religious wedding performed by a judge, clerk, or other authorized officiant. It can happen at a courthouse, a park, or your living room. Here is who can perform one in the states we cover, what it costs, and how it differs from a religious ceremony.21 Questions to Ask a Cheap Wedding Venue Before You BookThe questions that decide whether a low published price is actually low: minimums, deposits, surcharges, what is included, alcohol rules, rain policy, and vendor restrictions.

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