Juvenile/Probate Court
Marriage License

WHO MAY APPLY?

• One party must be a current resident of the county or
• Both parties live out of state.
• If under 18, please call 740-652-7488 for specific requirements.
  
  

WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?

• $65.00 money order or $67 credit card (includes a $2.00 processing fee)
• Proof of identification: drivers' license, state ID card, passport, military ID
• Proof of residency: If your proof of identification does not show your current address,
  please bring a utility bill or statement with your current address.
• Certified copy of birth certificate if 18 or under; no proof of age if 19 or older.
• If either party has been previously married, a certified or file-stamped copy of the most recent divorce or dissolution decree.
• If you are not a U.S. citizen, a passport or resident alien card is required.
• If you have legally changed your name, a certified copy of the judgment entry.

 

Your license will be issued by mail immediately after the application process has been completed.

WHERE AND HOW LONG IS THE LICENSE VALID?

• License is valid for 60 days from the date issued.
• License is valid anywhere in the state of Ohio, if you are a resident.
• License issued to out-of-state residents are valid only in the county where it was issued.

Marriage License FAQ

• A blood test is no longer required.
• There is no longer a waiting period before the license is issued.
• Wedding ceremonies are not performed by the judge or at the courthouse.

Certified Copy of Marriage License

If you wish to receive a certified copy of your marriage record, please send:

• A self-addressed, stamped envelope to Fairfield County Probate Court, 224 E. Main Street, Room 308, Lancaster, OH 43130.
• $2.00 per copy requested (cash, check, or money order, payable to Fairfield County Probate Court) To pay by credit card, please call 740-652-7485.
• Include your name and your spouse’s name prior to the marriage, the date you were married, and a contact number.