How to Obtain and Indiana Marriage License.
You can not be legally married without a marriage license. ALL you need to be married is a signed marriage license and a simple "I do". Everything else is up to you!
I get so many questions about marriage licenses. I'm a wedding officiant. I don't issue marriage licenses. Your county clerk does. There are state websites and county websites with the information you need. They can be difficult to navigate and understand so I've created this page to help explain everything in a way that I hope will help.
I get so many questions about marriage licenses. I'm a wedding officiant. I don't issue marriage licenses. Your county clerk does. There are state websites and county websites with the information you need. They can be difficult to navigate and understand so I've created this page to help explain everything in a way that I hope will help.
This information is offered to you to be helpful. I know a lot but I don't know everything. I am not a lawyer and I am in no way associated with the clerk's offices so please contact your clerk directly if you have specific questions. Thank you.
My Quick Guide to Obtaining an Indiana Marriage License
Apply Online
The first thing you need to do is apply for your marriage license.
EVERYONE needs to apply for their marriage license online.
You can use your own computer or the computers in the clerk's office.
FYI - a phone doesn't work. You need to use a PC.
It is faster if you apply online before you go.
There are computers in the Clerk's office that you can use.
There is one marriage license application for the state of Indiana.
Click below to access the application.
EVERYONE needs to apply for their marriage license online.
You can use your own computer or the computers in the clerk's office.
FYI - a phone doesn't work. You need to use a PC.
It is faster if you apply online before you go.
There are computers in the Clerk's office that you can use.
There is one marriage license application for the state of Indiana.
Click below to access the application.
Go to your county clerk together to pick up the license.
A marriage license is a legal document, you both must appear in-person to obtain it.
They don't mail you a license because you applied online.
They don't mail you a license because you applied online.
If you and your future spouse live in different counties, you can go to either county clerk.
If you have a Marion County Address and your fiancee has a Johnson County address, you can go to either the Johnson or Marion County Clerk.
You will need to prove your address in that county.
If you have a Marion County Address and your fiancee has a Johnson County address, you can go to either the Johnson or Marion County Clerk.
You will need to prove your address in that county.
If you are not an Indiana resident, you must apply in the county in which you are being married.
This means if you are getting married in Indianapolis, you need to get your marriage license in Indianapolis.
You can not obtain your marriage license in the closest county to you and then go to another county in Indiana to get married.
This means if you are getting married in Indianapolis, you need to get your marriage license in Indianapolis.
You can not obtain your marriage license in the closest county to you and then go to another county in Indiana to get married.
Some counties do have virtual options if that's easier for you, but you both must be at the virtual meeting and present everything you would in-person.
Hamilton County Residents - you will need an appointment and virtual is an option.
Hamilton County Residents - you will need an appointment and virtual is an option.
Contact YOUR County Clerk to verify their procedures.
Each county clerk has their own procedures when they issue a marriage license.
Everyone uses the same online application.
Each county has different hours they are available to issue licenses.
Everyone uses the same online application.
Each county has different hours they are available to issue licenses.
Each County has different prices.
A basic marriage license is $25 for in-state residents and $65 for out-of-state residents.
Your county clerk may charge extra for copies when they issue your license.
The cost of copies vary.
A basic marriage license is $25 for in-state residents and $65 for out-of-state residents.
Your county clerk may charge extra for copies when they issue your license.
The cost of copies vary.
Please contact YOUR county clerk to make sure you have all the correct info.
Here are some links below for you to use:
Here are some links below for you to use: