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 5th 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 |