Marriage License Forms & Services

Marriage License

Probate Court is open Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with the last marriage application being accepted at 4:15pm. Probate Court is on the 5^th floor of the County Offices/Municipal Court Building, 50 East Columbia Street, Springfield, Ohio.

• Marrying in Ohio and live in Ohio? - Apply in the county of either applicant's residence.
• Marrying in Ohio and both applicants live out of State? - Apply in county in which you will be married.
• Living In Ohio but marrying out of State? - Apply in the county of the State in which you will be married.
• Want to apply for a license online? Visit our online marriage application

Cost

The cost for a Marriage License is $45. Only cash is accepted.

Requirements

Each person applying must provide the following information to the Deputy Clerk.

If you are under 18 please refer to the Marriage License Application for a Minor.

Certified Copies

Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate Instructions

Marriage License Certified Copy Order Form

Required Information	Examples
Proof of Name	Driver's License, ID, Passport (deputy clerk must see this information)
Proof of Address	Driver's License or ID if the address is not correct - a piece of mail, personal check, rent receipt may be used (deputy clerk must see this information)
Date of Birth	Driver's License or ID, Birth Certificate (deputy clerk must see this information)
Social Security Number	Proof of Social Security cards are not required, as long as the applicant knows their Social Security number.
If previously married and divorced	Certified copy of most recent divorce decree
If previously married and widowed	Date of death of spouse and County and State of death
Date of Marriage and name of Officiate	The date must be within 60 days of your application