State of Indiana Marriage License FAQ’s

Where to Apply:

Marriage licenses may be issued to couples if one party is a resident of the local county.  If neither the bride nor groom is an Indiana resident, we can only issue a license if they will be married in Floyd, Clark, Marion County, etc. Individuals who wish to be married must both appear together and in person to apply for a license in the Local County Clerk's Office. 

Marriage License Fees:

• Indiana residents - At the initial application, the fee is $20.00 

• Out of State Residents - If both parties are out of state residents, and your marriage ceremony is performed in Floyd, Clark, Marion County, etc., the fee is $62 cash only.  

Required Documents- One of the Following is Required for Each Individual:

• Valid government issued identification that shows a date of birth with current address 

• Valid driver's license with current address 

• Passport, military identification

Age Requirement:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to marry without special consent. Persons who are 17 years of age must apply for the license with both parent(s) or person who has legal custody who must sign the consent portion of the application. Individuals 16 years or younger must petition the court as shown under I.C.31-11-1-6.

Blood Test:

The State of Indiana no longer requires you to present a blood test.

Waiting Period:

Marriage license can be issued on the same day of application. There is no legal waiting period to obtain a marriage license and no witnesses are required. 

Previous Marriage:

If either applicant has been married previously, the license application requires information of the month, year and manner in which the marriage ended.

Additional Information Needed:

Please bring with you the following information:

• Full name of father and mother (maiden name)

• Residence of father and mother

• Birth place of father and mother