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Congratulations on your engagement!   Here are our tips on how to acquire your marriage license.

9/13/2018

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When should we acquire our marriage license?
We suggest 2-3 weeks before your wedding date. No appointment is necessary.
 
What do we need to bring to the Probate Court to obtain our marriage license?
Driver’s License or State ID
Passport
Birth Certificate
Social Security card or know your Social Security number
Certified copy of the most recent divorce/annulment/dissolution decree, if applicable
 
Marriage licenses are only valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.
There is no waiting period in Ohio
You are not required to have a blood test
There is no premarital counseling required
Both applicants must be present
 
Where do we go to get our marriage license?
It depends on the county in which you reside--for Franklin county residents, you simply go to the marriage license department located 373 South High Street, 23rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Their hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; closed on holidays. For couples in surrounding counties, you will need to acquire your marriage license from your local probate court. Out-of-state residents, you will need to obtain your marriage license from the county in which your ceremony will be performed. We are happy to help guide you through this process, simply email r[email protected] . To obtain the address and/or phone number for your county please visit http://probate.franklincountyohio.gov/about/related-links.cfm
 
What is the fee for a marriage license?
It varies from county to county. Franklin county is only $65.
 
Who may perform a marriage ceremony?
Of course we would be honored to serve you-- however we understand that we couldn’t possibly serve every couple in Ohio. Any licensed and ordained minister/officiant registered with the Secretary of the State of Ohio, Judge, or Mayor is legally able to perform your ceremony.
Unsure if your officiant/minister is licensed by our state?
Check out https://www.sos.state.oh.us/records/minister-licenses/ to verify their license.
4 Comments
Carlo link
12/8/2021 10:35:34 pm

Great tips, thanks!

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Victoria Addington link
3/25/2022 07:08:22 am

It helped when you mentioned that both applicants have to be present when applying for a marriage license. My friend is getting married soon, but she's so busy with the preparation. I should advise her to go to a chapel where she can instantly get a marriage license.

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Windi
3/30/2022 10:45:11 am

There is no way to instantly get a marriage license "at a chapel" marriage license are acquired through the county probate courts.

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Shea link
11/29/2023 01:17:43 am

Loved reading this thannk you

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