Ohio Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any OH county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is roughly $50+, although the fee varies depending on the county. Accepted forms of payment are cash or money order.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Ohio?
If both partners are residents you may obtain your license from a Town Clerk of your residence. If only one of you is a resident go to the Town Clerk of that resident. In either circumstance, your license will be valid statewide. If neither partner are residents you must apply for your license in the county where the marriage will take place.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams CountyProbate Court
110 West Main
West Union, OH 45693
937-544-2368
Map Allen County
Probate Court
301 N Main
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-8501
Map Ashland County
Probate Court
West 2nd St
Ashland, OH 44805
419-289-0000
Map Ashtabula County
Probate Court
25 West Jefferson St
Jefferson, OH 44047
440-576-3451
Map Athens County Clerk
Probate Court
15 South Court Room 236
Athens, OH 45701
740-592-3251
Map Augliazze County
Probate Court
Courthouse
201 Willipie St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-7710
Map Belmont County
Probate Court
Main St
St Clairsville, OH 43950
740-699-2144
Map Brown County Clerk
Probate Court
800 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
937-378-6549
Map Butler County
Marriage License
130 High St
Hamilton, OH 45011
513-887-3300
Map Carroll County
Probate Court
Courthouse
Carrollton, OH 44615
330-627-2323
Map Champaign County
Probate Court
County 0
Urbana, OH 43078
937-652-2108
Map Clark County
Probate Court
31 North Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45502
937-328-2435
Map Clermont County
Probate Court
270 Main St
Batavia, OH 45103
513-732-7243
Map Clinton County
Probate Court
Courthouse
Wilmington, OH 45177
937-382-2280
Map Columbiana County
Probate Court
105 South Market St
Lisbon, OH 44432
330-424-9511
Map Coshocton County
Probate Court
349 Main St
Coshocton, OH 43812
740-622-1837
Map Crawford County
Probate Court
112 East Mansfield St
Bucyrus, OH 44820
419-562-8891
Map Cuyahoga County
Probate Court
1 W Lakeside Ave, # 107
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-443-8920
Map Darke County
Probate Court
300 Garst Ave, # 2
Greenville, OH 45331
937-547-7345
Map Defiance County
Probate Court
221 Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-4181
Map Delaware County
Probate Court
88 N Sandusky St
Delaware, OH 43015
740-368-1880
Map Fairfield County
Probate Court
224 E Main St, # 300
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-687-7090
Map Fayette County
Probate Court
Courthouse
Washington, OH 43160
740-335-0640
Map Franklin County
Probate Court
373 South High, 18th Fl
Columbus, OH 43215
614-462-3894
Map Fulton County
Probate Court
210 S Fulton St
Wauseon, OH 43567
419-337-9242
Map Gallia County
Probate Court
Locust St 740
Gallipolis, OH 45631
740-446-4612
Map Greene County
Probate Court
45 N Detroit St
Xenia, OH 45385
937-376-5280
Map Guernsey County
Probate Court
801 Wheeling Ave, # 203
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-432-9262
Map Hamilton County
Probate Court
1000 Main St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-946-3600
Map Hancock County
Probate Court
300 South Main St
Findlay, OH 45840
419-424-7079
Map Hardin County
Probate Court
1 Court House Sq., # 210
2nd Floor-Courthouse
Kenton, OH 43326
419-674-2230
Map Harrison County
Probate Court
105 Jamison Ave
Cadiz, OH 43907
740-942-8868
Map Henry County
Probate Court
660 North Perry St
Napoleon, OH 43545
419-592-7771
Map Highland County
Probate Court
105 N High St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
937-393-9981
Map Hocking County
Probate Court
1 East Main St
Logan, OH 43138
740-385-3022
Map Holmes County
Probate Court
1 E Jackson St, # 201
Millersburg, OH 44654
330-674-5881
Map Huron County Recorder
Probate Court
2 E Main
Norwalk, OH 44857
419-668-4383
Map Jackson County
Probate Court
226 E Main St
Courthouse, Main St
Jackson, OH 45640
740-286-1401
Map Jefferson County
Probate Court
3rd And Market St
Steubenville, OH 43952
740-283-8554
Map Knox County
Probate Court
106 East High St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
740-393-6798
Map Lake County
Probate Court
47 N Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077
440-350-2624
Map Lawrence County
Probate Court
P.O. Box 77
Ironton, OH 45638
740-533-4343
Map Licking County
P.O. Box 676
Newark, OH 43058
740-349-6125
Map Logan County
Probate Court
101 S Main St, # 6
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
937-599-7252
Map Lorain County
Probate Court
226 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
440-329-5175
Map Lucas County
Probate Court
Marriage License
700 Adams St, # 200
Toledo, OH 43604
419-245-4750
Map Madison County
Probate Court
1 N Main St
London, OH 43140
740-852-0756
Map Mahoning County
Probate Court
120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503
330-740-2314
Map Marion County
Probate Court
Courthouse Sq
Marion, OH 43302
740-387-7614
Map Medina County
Probate Court
99 Public Square
Medina, OH 44256
330-725-9703
Map Meigs County
Probate Court
100 E 2nd St
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740-992-3096
Map Mercer County
Probate Court
101 N Main St, # 306
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-8779
Map Miami County
Probate Court
201 W Main
Troy, OH 45373
937-332-6823
Map Monroe County
Probate Court
101 N Main St
Woodsfield, OH 43793
740-472-1654
Map Montgomery County
Probate Court
41 N Perry St Fl 2
Dayton, OH 45422
937-225-4656
Map Morgan County
Probate Court
19 East Main St
Mcconnelsville, OH 43756
740-962-2861
Map Morrow County
Probate Court
48 E High St
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
419-947-5575
Map Muskingum County Recorder
P.O. Box 2895
Zanesville, OH 43702
740-455-7113
Map Noble County
Probate Court
Courthouse # 270
Caldwell, OH 43724
740-732-5047
Map Ottawa County
Probate Court
315 Madison St, # 205
Port Clinton, OH 43452
419-734-6830
Map Paulding County
Probate Court
115 N Williams St
Paulding, OH 45879
419-399-8256
Map Perry County
Probate Court
105 N Main St
New Lexington, OH 43764
740-342-1493
Map Pickaway County
Probate Court
207 S Court St, # 3
Circleville, OH 43113
740-474-3950
Map Pike County
Probate Court
100 E 2nd St
Waverly, OH 45690
740-947-2560
Map Portage County
Probate Court
449 South Meridian St
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-3870
Map Preble County
Probate Court
101 E Main St Fl 2
Eaton, OH 45320
937-456-8137
Map Putman County
Probate Court
245 E Main St, # 204
Ottawa, OH 45875
419-523-3012
Map Richland County
Probate Court
50 Park Ave East
Mansfield, OH 44902
419-774-5583
Map Ross County
Probate Court
2 N Paint St, # A
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-774-1179
Map Sandusky County
Probate Court
100 North Park Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
419-334-6211
Map Scioto County
Probate Court
602 Seventh St Rm 110
Portsmouth, OH 45662
740-355-8351
Map Seneca County
Probate Court
103 South Washington St
Tiffin, OH 44883
419-447-3121
Map Shelby County
Probate Court
129 E Court
Sidney, OH 45365
937-498-7263
Map Stark County
Probate Court
110 Central Plaza South
Canton, OH 44702
330-438-0755
Map Summit County
Probate Court
175 S. Main St 4th Fl
Akron, OH 44308
330-643-2323
Map Trumbull County Recorder
Probate Court
160 High St, N.W.
Warren, OH 44481
330-675-2521
Map Union County
Probate Court
215 W 5th St, # 107
Marysville, OH 43040
937-645-3029
Map Van Wert County
Probate Court
121 E Main St, # 104
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-0027
Map Vinton County
Probate Court
100 E Main St
McArthur, OH 45651
740-596-5480
Map Warren County
Probate Court
570 Justice Drive
Lebanon, OH 45036
513-695-1183
Map Washington County
Probate Court
205 Putnam St
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-6623
Map Wayne County
Probate Court
107 W Liberty St
Wooster, OH 44691
330-287-5575
Map Williams County
Probate Court
1 Courthouse Sq
Bryan, OH 43506
419-636-1548
Map Wood County
Probate Court
1 Courthouse Square
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-636-1548
Map Wyandot County
Probate Court
109 S. Sandunsky
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
419-294-2302
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