How To Get A Copy Of An Ohio Marriage Certificate

Whether you plan on having a city or a rural wedding celebration, getting married in Ohio always starts with applying for a marriage license. You can get married in Ohio even if you live in another state or country. Applications for marriage licenses in Ohio are made at a probate court. The deputy clerk or the probate court judge will help you with the application process. You can apply for your marriage license in your county of residence or your future spouse's county of residence. Read on to find out more about the process of getting a marriage certificate in Ohio.

How to Make an Appointment for a Marriage License in Ohio

It is worth noting that to get your marriage license processed in Ohio, you have to book an appointment or call to schedule one. You can apply for your marriage certificate in person, online, or by mail, depending on your county's requirements. Applicants who have some form of medical issues that make them unable to appear in person are offered the alternative of obtaining their marriage certificate through video conferencing platforms such as Zoom. To avoid confusion, you should call to determine your eligibility for this service.

Minimum Requirements for Applying for a Marriage License in Ohio

1. The law requires both applicants to physically appear in the Probate Court to get their marriage license. Note that an appointment will be required. Please call the Marriage Department in your county to book an appointment. Most offices are open between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except on holidays.

2. Both applicants have to provide a valid government identification. They should also know their social security number. Note that all social security numbers are treated as confidential information and are not kept as part of the official record of the courts.

3. Applicants should swear that all the provided information is truthful and complete. If an application contains any false statements, the court will be forced to declare the marriage license void ab initio.

4. Out-of-state residents who plan on getting married in Ohio must apply for a license in the county where they intend to hold the ceremony.

5. Both applicants should be 18 and above.

6. Both applicants should not share a close blood relationship and should not be married to someone else.

7. If one or both couples were recently married, proof of marriage annulment or divorce will be required. You will also be asked to provide the exact dates, case numbers, and county, state, or country where all the previous marriages happened.

What to Bring to a Marriage License Appointment

There are specific documents you will be required to present before the probate court to determine your eligibility for a marriage license, such as:

Government-issued identification documents.
Evidence of divorce if applicable
If you made the application online, you should bring a tracking number or confirmation page.

Do not forget to carry money to cater for the associated fees. Right from the time you get your marriage license, you have 60 days to carry out your wedding. If you fail to get married within this period, you will have to go through the marriage license application again, including paying the license fee again. In the same light, lost or damaged licenses cannot be replaced. You will have to re-apply.

Marriage License Fee in Ohio

Depending on your county, getting a marriage license in Ohio will cost you anywhere between $36 to $76. The marriage license fee must be paid in full. There are no allocations for paying in installments, discounts, or waiver fees. Most important to note, you will not get your money back for any unused or an expired marriage license. A certified copy of your marriage certificate will cost you somewhere around $2 and $5.

The marriage license is issued by each county’s Probate Court, so to get the most accurate and updated information on requirements and fees, it is best to contact your local probate court directly. The table below provides the contact details for each county:

City/County/State Office	Contact Address and Phone Number
Allen County Health Dept.	219 East Market Street Lima, OH 45802 Phone: 419-228-4457
Ashland County Health Department	1763 St. Rt. 60 Ashland, OH 44805 Phone: 419-282-4231 Fax: 419-282-4360
Auglaize County Health Department	813 Defiance St Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Phone: 419-738-3410 Fax: 419-738-7818
Brown County Health Dept.	826 Mt. Orab Pike Georgetown, OH 45121 Phone: 937-378-6892 Fax: 937-378-4301
Butler County Health Dept	301 S. 3rd Street Hamilton, OH 45011 Phone: 513-863-1770
Cincinnati Vital Records	1525 Elm Street 4th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 866-550-1853 Fax: 866-550-1854
City Of Marietta Health Department	304 Putnam Street Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: 740-373-0611 Fax: 740-376-6445
Clark County Health Dept	529 East Home Road Springfield, OH 45503 Phone: 937-390-5600
Cleveland Vital Records	601 Lakeside Avenue Room 122 Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: 866-691-1914 Fax: 866-643-1905
Columbiana County Health Department	7360 St. Rt. 45 Lisbon, OH 44432 Phone: 330-424-0272 Fax: 330-424-1733
Coshocton City Health Department	400 Browns Lane Coshocton, OH 43812 Phone: 740-622-4060 Fax: 740-623-4559
Crawford County General Health District	1520 Isaac Beal Road Bucyrus, OH 44820 Phone: 419-562-5871 Fax: 419-562-2048
Darke County Health Department	300 Garst Ave. Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: 937-548-4196 Fax: 937-548-9654
Defiance County General Health District	1300 East Second Street Suite 100 Defiance, OH 43512 Phone: 419-784-3818
Delaware General Health District	1 West Winter Street 2nd Floor Delaware, OH 43015 Phone: 740-368-1700 Fax: 740-368-1736
Franklin County Bureau Of Vital Records	240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43215-5331 Phone: 877-648-0605
Fulton County Health Dept	606 S. Shoop Avenue Wauseon, OH 43567 Phone: 419-337-0915
Gallia County Health Department	499 Jackson Pike Suite D Gallipolis, OH 45631 Phone: 877-316-3899
Geauga County Health District	470 Center St. Building 8 Chardon, OH 44024 Phone: 440-279-1901 Fax: 440-286-1290
Greene County Combined Health District	360 Wilson Dr. Xenia, OH 45385 Phone: 937-374-5639 Fax: 937-374-5675
Hamilton County Public Health	250 William Howard Taft 2nd Floor Cincinnati, OH 45219 Phone: 513-946-7804
Hancock County Health Department	7748 CR 140 Findlay, OH 45840 Phone: 419-424-7105 Fax: 419-424-7189
Highland County Department Of Health	1487 N. High St. Suite 400 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Phone: 937-393-1941 Fax: 937-393-4694
Jefferson Co. Health Department	500 Market Street 6th Floor Steubenville, OH 43952 Phone: 740-283-8530 Fax: 740-283-8536
Lakewood Vital Statistics	12805 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 Phone: 216-529-7690 Fax: 216-529-5910
Lorain County Public Health	9880 S. Murray Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035 Phone: 888-290-0228 Fax: 440-322-0911
Marion Public Health	181 South Main Street Marion, OH 43302 Phone: 740-387-3604 Fax: 740-383-2251
Massillon City Health Department	111 Tremont Ave SW Massillon, OH 44647 Phone: 330-830-1710 Fax: 330-830-1798
Meigs County Department Of Health	112 E. Memorial Dr. Suite A Pomeroy, OH 45769 Phone: 740-992-6626 Fax: 740-992-0836
Montgomery County Vital Records	117 S. Main Street Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-496-3114
Salem City Health District	230 North Lincoln Ave. Suite 104 Salem, OH 44460 Phone: 330-332-1618 Fax: 330-332-8309
Seneca County General Health District	71 South Washington Street Suite 1102 Tiffin, OH 44883 Phone: 419-447-3691 Fax: 419-448-5782
Stark County Health Department	7235 Whipple Ave. NW Suite B North Canton, OH 44720 Phone: 330-493-9904 Fax: 888-387-7890
Summit County General Health District	1867 West Market St. Bldg A Akron, OH 44313 Phone: 866-221-6684 Fax: 888-985-6572
Toledo - Lucas County Health Dept	635 North Erie Street Toledo, OH 43604 Phone: 419-213-4100 Fax: 419-213-4621
Warren County Combined Health District	416 S. East Street Lebanon, OH 45036 Phone: 513-695-1220 Fax: 513-695-2941
Wayne County Health Department	203 S. Walnut Street Wooster, OH 44691 Phone: 330-264-9590 Fax: 330-262-2538
Williams County Dept Of Health	310 Lincoln Avenue P.O. Box 146 Montpelier, OH 43543 Phone: 419-485-3141
Wood County Health Department Vital Records	1840 E. Gypsy Lane Road Bowling Green, OH 43402 Phone: 419-354-1050 Fax: 419-353-9680
Youngstown City Health District	9 West Front St Youngstown, OH 44503 Phone: 866-277-9849 Fax: 888-985-2554

Challenges of Applying for a Marriage Certificate in Ohio Yourself

The process of applying for a license can be pretty complicated. You have to fill out the marriage certificate, and there is a lot of documentation and follow-up involved. What is more, you will waste a lot of time, time that could have been used to plan for your wedding. DoNotPay has made it easy to request a copy of your marriage certificate.

Get a Copy of Your Marriage Certificate in Ohio With DoNotPay

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Enter the city, state, and county where the marriage certificate was issued as well as the date it was issued.* Image:
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