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
| 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 |