Marriage License

ONLINE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - CLICK HERE
(scroll further down for marriage certificate certified copies link)

Please note:
1. Please apply for a marriage license online. Please call the court if you have extenuating circumstances.
2. There are NO ministers in the building to perform ceremonies. Applicants must provide their own officiant and the officiant must be registered with the Ohio Secretary of State.
3. The Marriage License is valid for 60 days from the date it was issued by the court and the wedding ceremony must be performed within those 60 days.
4. Once the application is submitted there will be NO REFUNDS.

5. See General Information below for more details.

Online Marriage License Application Instructions:

(Ohio residents must apply in the county they reside in and can get married anywhere in Ohio)
(Non-residents must get married in Lucas County)
Complete the application in its entirety. Be sure to attach all required documents. ID photos should be clear and readable to verify identity. Once the application is submitted there will be NO REFUNDS.
Applications will be processed during operating court hours.
After submission, a deputy clerk will contact you after your license has been issued. Once all required information and documents have been submitted, applicants will need to complete the oath via telephone. Both parties must be present or able to connect to a conference call. It is up to the applicants to call back to complete the oath if they are not available at that time.

Applicants must complete the oath and pick up their marriage license before they are able to proceed with the wedding ceremony. The marriage license must be present at the wedding ceremony.

ONLINE CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE - CLICK HERE
Certified Copies of Marriage Certificate Instructions:
Fill out as much information as possible to assist court staff in locating the record requested.
Orders will be processed during operating court hours.
Certified copies will be mailed to the address provided. They cannot be emailed or faxed.

Please allow approximately three weeks to receive your copy.

ONLINE COPY OF MARRIAGE ABSTRACT - CLICK HERE
Copies of Marriage Abstract Instructions:
This request is usually used for annulments or genealogy.
Fill out as much information as possible to assist court staff in locating the record requested.
Orders will be processed during operating court hours.
Copies will be mailed to the address provided. They cannot be emailed or faxed.

Please allow approximately three weeks to receive your copy.

ONLINE AFFIDAVIT OF SEARCH REQUEST FORM - CLICK HERE
Affidavit of Search Request Form Instructions:
Fill out as much information as possible to assist court staff in locating the record requested.
Orders will be processed during operating court hours.
Copies will be mailed to the address provided. Please allow approximately three weeks to receive your copy.
Please Note: Marriage License Office hours of operation are
8:30a-4:00p, Monday thru Friday.

General Information:
Our phone customer services hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4::00 p.m. They do get shut off from 11:30-1:30 for lunches. We will be processing applications and copy requests daily between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Marriage License Office is closed to the public at this time. Applications should be submitted through the links above for a license or a copy of a marriage record. The Lucas County Probate Court Marriage License Office is located at the Lucas County Court House, 700 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604. Our office is closed on all weekends and legal Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving. The cost of obtaining a marriage license is $63.54 payable by debit or credit card only.

The legal age for obtaining a marriage license without juvenile court consent is 18. Both applicants must submit a valid, Government Issued, picture ID. (Driver's License Or State ID card). Passports or Military ID will not be accepted. In addition, any applicant under the age of 21 must provide a certified birth certificate listing parent's names.

If both persons to be joined in marriage are the age of 17 years, they may be joined in marriage only if the juvenile court has filed a consent to the marriage under section 3104.04 of the Revised Code. If only one person is the age of 17 years, that person may be joined in marriage only if both of the following apply: 1. The juvenile court has filed a consent to the marriage under section 3101.04 of the Revised Code. 2. The other person to be joined in marriage is not more than four years older. Under section 3101.05 (A) of the Revised Code, if either applicant is the age of 17 years, the judge shall require the applicants to state that they have received marriage counseling satisfactory to the court. For more information, call the Marriage License Bureau at (419)213-4750.

If either applicant has been married previously, they must present a copy of the final Decree of Divorce, Dissolution or Annulment that has been signed by the Judge and filed for record with the Court. If the applicant is a widow or widower, a certified copy of the Death Certificate, listing applicant as surviving spouse, must be submitted. You must be prepared to give information on all previous marriages, however you must provide proof of how your most recent marriage ended.

Ohio law provides that residents of Ohio apply for a marriage license in the county where one of the applicants resides in order to be married in the State of Ohio. Lucas County residents will need to provide proof of residency. Out of state residents may apply in Lucas County for a marriage license however, the marriage ceremony must also take place in Lucas County. There is no waiting period in Lucas County. A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. An ordained or licensed minister of any religious society or congregation within this state who is licensed through the office of the Secretary of the State of Ohio, the probate judge, or a judge of a municipal court may solemnize marriages.

The cost of a marriage license is $63.54. You will not need blood tests or witnesses to be married in Ohio. A marriage license will not be issued if either applicant is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance.

If either party is hearing impaired and requires an interpreter, one will be provided by the Court, however you must make arrangements with the interpreter prior to obtaining your marriage license. Please call the Marriage License Office at (419)213-4361 to arrange for an interpreter for the hearing impaired.

If an applicant does not speak or understand English, they must have a translator when applying for a marriage license. The translator must be at least 18 years or age, cannot be related to either applicant and must have a valid Government issued, picture ID. In addition, translation of any foreign document must be provided. Translations must be on business letterhead from a professional translator. At the time of application we will need the original foreign document along with the translation. We suggest you contact the International Institute in Toledo, Ohio, at 419-241-9178 to assist in translations. For further information, call the Marriage License Bureau at 419-213-4361.

If only one applicant is a U.S. resident, that applicant must currently reside in Lucas County.

If both applicants are non-U.S. residents, they will need to provide two valid forms of identification, and proof of residency for both applicants matching the address provided on the application.

If an applicant is currently incarcerated, they will need to hire an attorney and have that attorney contact the marriage license department for further instructions before submitting a marriage license application.

You can request a Certified Copy of the Marriage Record by using the link above. If you have questions, call the Marriage License Bureau at 419-213-4361.