How do I get a marriage license?

Circuit Court Clerk / Superior Court Clerk (county level - each of Indiana's 92 counties)

Step by Step

How to do it

Both parties appear in person at the County Circuit or Superior Court Clerk's office (most counties require both; some allow online pre-application at mycourts.in.gov/mlpublic)
Both parties present valid government-issued photo ID
Provide Social Security numbers for both parties; address on ID must be current (if not, bring a current bill or bank statement with correct address); provide parents' names and places of birth; if previously married, provide exact date divorce was finalized or date of spouse's death
Pay the fee and receive license immediately - no waiting period; can marry same day
Get married within 60 days - license expires after 60 days
Officiant returns the completed marriage license to the issuing county Clerk's office after the ceremony for recording

Details

What you need to know

Required Docs

Valid government-issued photo ID for both parties (driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID); address must match or bring proof of current address
Social Security numbers for both parties
If previously married: date divorce was finalized or date of spouse's death (certified copy of divorce decree not always required but some counties may ask)
If 16 or 17 years old: must have an order from a juvenile court under IC 31-11-7 granting approval to marry AND completely emancipating the individual; no one under 16 may marry in Indiana

Fee

$18-$65 depending on residency and county: - Indiana residents (one or both): $25 (state baseline; county fees vary - typically $18-$30) - Out-of-state residents (neither is an Indiana resident): $60-$65 Some counties require cash or money order; others accept cards; verify with your specific county

Waiting Period

None - can marry same day LICENSE VALIDITY: 60 days from date of issuance ONLINE PRE-APPLICATION: Available at mycourts.in.gov/mlpublic - must finalize in person at Clerk's office within 14 days WHERE TO GO: County Circuit Court Clerk or Superior Court Clerk (see residency rules above)

Where to Go

County Circuit Court Clerk or Superior Court Clerk (see residency rules above)

County-specific variations apply

Indiana's 92 counties each administer their own Clerk's offices with varying fees, payment methods, and hours. Some require appointments (Steuben County requires appointment - call 260-668-1000 x 2240). Many counties accept online pre-applications through mycourts.in.gov. Verify your county's current requirements before visiting.

Indiana Notes

Important state-specific details

No waiting period - can marry immediately.
No blood test required.
No witnesses required by Indiana law (some officiants may request witnesses per custom).
License valid statewide regardless of which county issued it.
Indiana online pre-application available at mycourts.in.gov/mlpublic - must complete in person at Clerk's within 14 days.
Authorized officiants: judges, magistrates, justices of the peace, mayors, governors, ordained ministers/clergy of any religious body.
Certified copy of marriage certificate: available from the County Clerk where the license was issued; fee varies.

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Indiana Courts marriage license information - in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license | (317) 232-2542; County Circuit/Superior Court Clerk (varies by county)