How to Get a Marriage License in Indiana
Indiana marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- $18 (IN residents) / $60 (non-residents) — county-collected
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Confirm the fee before you go. The marriage-license fee in this state is set by the county and varies, so the figure above is a representative range — check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
Couples seeking to marry in Indiana must obtain a marriage license through the Circuit or Superior Court Clerk in the county where they plan to live or where the ceremony will take place. Indiana residents apply in their home county; non-residents may apply in the county where the wedding will occur. Applicants must present a government-issued photo ID, proof of age, and a Social Security number. The license fee is $18 for Indiana residents and $60 for non-residents, though fees are set by individual counties and may vary. Indiana imposes no waiting period, and a completed license remains valid for 60 days.
Indiana law permits marriage for individuals aged 18 and older without additional consent. Those aged 17 may marry with written parental consent and approval from a juvenile court. No one under 17 may marry in the state. Blood tests and witness signatures are not required. Applicants may file online through Indiana's court portal (mycourts) and finalize the license at the county clerk's office. Fees and specific eligibility requirements can vary by county, so couples should confirm current rules and exact fees on their county clerk's official website or the state courts website before applying.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | Indiana |
|---|---|
| License fee | $18 (IN residents) / $60 (non-residents) — county-collected |
| Fee set by | County (varies by county) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | 60 days |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age; SSN |
| Residency required | no (apply in the IN county where a resident lives, or where the ceremony occurs for non-residents) |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 17 with parental consent AND juvenile-court approval; under 17 not permitted |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required |
| Online option | online application via the IN courts portal (mycourts); finalized at the Clerk |
| Where to apply | Circuit/Superior Court Clerk (county-administered) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record Indiana marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.