Indiana Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

License fee

$25–$65

The fee is $25 if at least one partner lives in Indiana and $65 if neither does. Some clerks add a $4 document fee.

Source: in.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period; you can marry the same day.

Source: lakecountyin.gov

How long the license is valid

60 days

The license is valid for 60 days. Couples who do not marry in time must apply for a new license.

Source: in.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18

Marion County issues licenses only when both partners are 18 or older. Lake County also says applicants must be at least 18.

Source: indy.gov

What to bring

Each partner needs physical, unexpired ID, such as a driver's license, a state ID or a certified birth certificate. Lake County also requires a Social Security number.

Source: indy.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must appear in person at the clerk's office.

Source: in.gov

Applying online

Varies by county

Some counties, such as Marion, take the application online, but the couple must still finish the process in person.

Official online application

Source: indy.gov

Who can officiate

Clergy, judges, mayors, city and town clerks, circuit court clerks, the governor and lieutenant governor, and state legislators may perform weddings. Several faiths may also marry couples under their own rules.

Source: indy.gov

Out-of-state couples

Out-of-state couples pay $65 and must apply in the Indiana county where the wedding will take place.

Source: in.gov

Who issues the license

County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Licenses are issued by the county Clerk of the Circuit Court. Residents apply in a county where one partner lives.

Source: in.gov