Marriage License Fees

Ohio · 2026

Ohio Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Ohio costs $65, depending on the county, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 60 days.

Ohio marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 10 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Franklin County$65$2$25No waiting period
Cuyahoga County$60$2$100No waiting period
Hamilton County$75——No waiting period
Montgomery County$75$2Not offeredNo waiting period
Summit County$64$2—No waiting period
Lucas County$60——No waiting period
Butler County$60——No waiting period
Stark County$75$2—No waiting period
Lorain County$57$1—No waiting period
Warren County$50$2—No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Ohio marriage license rules

License fee

$65 (Ohio Rev. Code 2101.16)

Probate courts set their own totals on top of the $10 base fee in state law; Franklin County (Columbus) charges $65. Check your county's probate court.

Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period for adults; licenses can be issued the same day.

Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov

How long the license is valid

60 days

The license is good for 60 days from the day it is issued.

Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

17 with consent; 18 without

The marriage age is 18. A 17-year-old can marry only with juvenile court consent, and the license cannot issue until 14 days after that consent.

Source: codes.ohio.gov

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID and your Social Security number if you have one. Franklin County also asks for proof of county residency if your ID shows another address.

Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both applicants must appear at the probate court. A judge can waive this for a party a doctor or nurse certifies is too ill or disabled to come.

Source: codes.ohio.gov

Applying online

Varies by county

Franklin County requires an online application first, but you still pick up the license in person. Other counties set their own process.

Official online application

Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov

Who can officiate

Licensed ministers, the governor or a former governor, county, municipal and probate judges, mayors, the superintendent of Ohio deaf and blind education services, and religious societies following their own rules.

Source: codes.ohio.gov

Witnesses

None required

Franklin County Municipal Court says no witness is needed for its ceremonies.

Source: franklincountymunicourt.org

Out-of-state couples

Out-of-state couples apply in the county where they plan to marry, and the wedding must take place in that county.

Source: codes.ohio.gov

Who issues the license

County probate court

Licenses are issued by the county probate court.

Source: codes.ohio.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, blood test, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Ohio?

$65, depending on the county. Probate courts set their own totals on top of the $10 base fee in state law; Franklin County (Columbus) charges $65. Check your county's probate court.

Is there a waiting period in Ohio?

No. There is no waiting period for adults; licenses can be issued the same day.

How long is a Ohio marriage license valid?

60 days. The license is good for 60 days from the day it is issued.

How old do you have to be to get married in Ohio?

The marriage age is 18. A 17-year-old can marry only with juvenile court consent, and the license cannot issue until 14 days after that consent.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Ohio?

Franklin County Municipal Court says no witness is needed for its ceremonies.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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