Indiana marriage license: cost and requirements

How much is a marriage license in Indiana?

$25 if one or both live in Indiana; $65 if both are from out of state. Some counties add $4 per document.

What do you need to get the license?

• ID: Proof of date of birth: certified birth certificate, court judgment, passport, or driver's license or other government ID showing date of birth.
• Minimum age: 18. At 16 to 17, only with a juvenile court order approving the marriage and fully emancipating the person (IC 31-11-7), and if the other person is no more than 4 years older.
• Other requirements: Both appear in person. You cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol when applying. No closer relationship than second cousins is allowed (with exceptions). Information about both parents is requested.

Where do you get it, and who issues it?

Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county where either of you lives; non-residents, in the county where the wedding will take place.

Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?

• Waiting period: No waiting period: you can marry the same day.
• Validity: 60 days from issuance.

How many witnesses, and who can marry you?

• Witnesses: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.
• Who can officiate: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.

Indiana counties with an AltarPlan guide

We haven't published Indiana county guides yet: we verify them one by one against the official source. In the meantime, these rules apply statewide and the office can confirm the exact fee.

Other counties couples often look up

We haven't verified these counties yet. The Indiana rules on this page apply; the fee and the office depend on the county, so confirm them on the official website.

• Marion County (Indianapolis)State rule No guide of its own yet.

How to get a marriage license in Indiana

1. Confirm where to apply: Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county where either of you lives; non-residents, in the county where the wedding will take place.
2. Gather your ID: Proof of date of birth: certified birth certificate, court judgment, passport, or driver's license or other government ID showing date of birth.
3. Get your payment ready: $25 if one or both live in Indiana; $65 if both are from out of state. Some counties add $4 per document.
4. Count the waiting period: No waiting period: you can marry the same day.
5. Marry within the validity period: 60 days from issuance.
6. Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.

Frequently asked questions

Sources and review date

1. Indiana Judicial Branch (Marriage License) (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.

Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.

AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.