This page helps users handle a marriage license need in Indiana, including searching public marriage license records, understanding coverage limits, and finding the right official next step.
The main statewide search option is the Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup. Certified copies and record confirmation may still require the County Clerk of the Court that issued the license.
Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup
Use the search marriage license records tool to look for publicly accessible marriage license information recorded in Indiana. The database includes many, but not all, marriage records from 1993 to the present.
Have enough information ready to narrow the search.
- Applicant 1 last name or Applicant 2 last name
- Applicant first name, when known
- Marriage year range, if an approximate period is known
- County issued, if the Indiana county where the couple applied is known
The county issued is the county where the couple applied for the marriage license. It may not be the county where either person lives now.
- Enter at least one applicant’s last name.
- Add first names, a marriage year range, or county issued to reduce broad results.
- Review the matching records returned by the lookup.
- Contact the County Clerk of the Court that issued the license if the record needs confirmation.
Search tip: Misspelled names or incorrect dates may be data entry errors, so confirm important details with the issuing county clerk.
Coverage limits and county clerk confirmation
The Marriage License Public Lookup is useful for many Indiana records from 1993 forward, but it is not a complete statewide record of every marriage license. If a record does not appear, the next step is to contact the County Clerk of the Court where the marriage license was issued.
For county-level court and clerk information, use the Indiana Judicial Branch local courts page to find local court contact information by county.
Older Indiana marriage records
Older marriage information may be available through Indiana State Library marriage indexes. The Indiana Marriages 1958-2022 index is derived from public records from the Indiana State Department of Health and includes fields such as applicant names, date of marriage, county, and certificate number.
The Indiana Marriages Through 1850 index includes early county courthouse records and selected Quaker and St. Francis Xavier parish listings. Corrections to that database require an exact copy of the marriage license or return sent to the Indiana State Library Genealogy Division.
The Indiana State Library cannot provide certified or official copies of marriage records. For a certified marriage certificate, contact the county clerk where the marriage license was issued.
Certified copies and record of marriage requests
To obtain a certified copy of a marriage license, contact the Clerk of Court in the county where the marriage was issued. The Indiana Department of Health also states that users may purchase a Record of Marriage by completing and submitting State Form 54764.
If the county that issued the marriage license is unknown, use the Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup or the Indiana State Library marriage databases to help identify the county before requesting a certified copy.
Applying for an Indiana marriage license
To be married in Indiana, a couple must have a marriage license. Both applicants must appear in person at the Clerk’s Office in the Indiana county where one applicant resides. Out-of-state residents apply in the Indiana county where the marriage will be solemnized.
Indiana also offers an optional Marriage License E-Filing Application. It lets applicants enter information online before visiting the clerk, but it does not issue the license online and does not collect fees online.
| Item | Amount or rule |
|---|---|
| Indiana resident marriage license fee | $25.00 if one or both parties are Indiana residents |
| Out-of-state resident marriage license fee | $65.00 for out-of-state residents |
| Additional document fee | Some offices charge $4.00 |
| Certified Marriage License copy | $4.00 per copy |
The marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. Couples may marry as early as the same day, but must apply for a new license if they do not marry within 60 days.
Indiana marriage license contacts
Use these public contacts for statewide marriage record help, older index questions, and vital records questions.
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Indiana State Library, 140 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-3675
Toll-free: (866) 683-0008 - Indiana State Library Genealogy Division, 140 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296
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Vital Records' Customer Service
Phone: (317) 233-2700
Common questions
Where can I search Indiana marriage license records online?
Use the Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup to search publicly accessible Indiana marriage license records. It includes many, but not all, records from 1993 to the present.
What should I do if I cannot find an Indiana marriage record?
Try fewer search details, a wider marriage year range, or a county search if the county issued is known. For confirmation, contact the County Clerk of the Court that issued the marriage license.
Can the Indiana State Library provide a certified marriage certificate?
No. The Indiana State Library provides marriage indexes, but certified or official copies must be obtained from the county clerk where the marriage license was issued.
Can I get an Indiana marriage license entirely online?
No. The online e-file application can save time by letting applicants enter information before visiting the clerk, but both future spouses must still complete the process and obtain the license at the clerk’s office.