Applicants must apply for marriage licenses at the Probate Court office in the county in which the bride lives. Both parties must be present at time of application. No physical exam or blood tests are required. There is no waiting period. Licenses are good the day they are issued and are good for 60 days. They can be used in any county in Ohio. Both parties must have their social security numbers/cards, driver’s licenses or picture ID, certified copies of most recent divorce papers or death certificate, plus dates, location and case numbers of all previous divorces (if applicable). If from out of state or country, you must have your passport, green card, driver’s license or picture ID.
If the female is 16 or 17, you must have a certified copy of your birth certificate.
If either party is under the age of 16, both parents or legal guardians must be present and both parties must attend counseling.
Most counties charge $40-$45 dollars cash only. Most Probate Court offices are open from 8:00 am until 4:00 or 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and are closed on weekends and legal holidays. No appointment is necessary. Please check with applicable county office for exact days and times they are open, their fees, general and location information, etc.
Marriage License Offices are a part of Probate Court. Below is a partial listing of county offices.
| Ashland County 419-289-0000 ask for Probate Court 142 W. 2nd Street Ashland, Ohio 44805 |
Ashtabula County 440-576-3451 25 West Jefferson Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047 website |
Columbiana County 330-424-9516 M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 105 South Market Street Lisbon, OH 44432 website |
| Crawford County 419-562-8891 112 E. Mansfirld St., Ste. 101 Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 |
Cuyahoga County 216-443-8920 recorded message M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 1 Lakeside Ave Room 146 Cleveland, OH website |
Erie County 419-627-7750 323 Columbus Avenue, 2nd Floor Sandusky, OH 44870 website |
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Geauga County 440-285-2222 ext. 2100 M-F 8:00 am – 4:15 pm 100 Short Court Chardon, OH website |
Holmes County 330-674-5881 1 E. Jackson Street, Suite 201 Millersburg, Ohio 44654 |
Huron County 419-668-4383 2 East Main Street, Room 101 Norwalk, OH 44857 website |
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