Indiana Marriage License Guide (2026)
An Indiana marriage license is issued by the County Clerk with a state base fee of $18.00 under IC 31-11-4-2. The license is obtained in person at the county clerk - there is no statewide pre-download form. Many counties charge up to $60 via local ordinance, so call to confirm your county's exact fee.
The one thing to knowThe $18 state base can rise to as much as $60 through local ordinance - call your county to confirm.
The process
- Go to the County Clerk in person
The license is obtained in person at the county clerk; there is no statewide pre-download form.
- Confirm your county's fee
The state base is $18.00 under IC 31-11-4-2, but many counties charge up to $60 via local ordinance.
- Pay and receive the license
Pay your county's fee to receive the marriage license.
Marriage license fees by county — all 92 Indiana counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adams County | call to confirm |
| Allen County | call to confirm |
| Bartholomew County | call to confirm |
| Benton County | call to confirm |
| Blackford County | call to confirm |
| Boone County | call to confirm |
| Brown County | call to confirm |
| Carroll County | call to confirm |
| Cass County | call to confirm |
| Clark County | call to confirm |
| Clay County | call to confirm |
| Clinton County | call to confirm |
| Crawford County | call to confirm |
| Daviess County | call to confirm |
| Dearborn County | call to confirm |
| Decatur County | call to confirm |
| DeKalb County | call to confirm |
| Delaware County | call to confirm |
| Dubois County | call to confirm |
| Elkhart County | call to confirm |
| Fayette County | call to confirm |
| Floyd County | call to confirm |
| Fountain County | call to confirm |
| Franklin County | call to confirm |
| Fulton County | call to confirm |
| Gibson County | call to confirm |
| Grant County | call to confirm |
| Greene County | call to confirm |
| Hamilton County | call to confirm |
| Hancock County | call to confirm |
| Harrison County | call to confirm |
| Hendricks County | call to confirm |
| Henry County | call to confirm |
| Howard County | call to confirm |
| Huntington County | call to confirm |
| Jackson County | call to confirm |
| Jasper County | call to confirm |
| Jay County | call to confirm |
| Jefferson County | call to confirm |
| Jennings County | call to confirm |
| Johnson County | call to confirm |
| Knox County | call to confirm |
| Kosciusko County | call to confirm |
| LaGrange County | call to confirm |
| Lake County | call to confirm |
| LaPorte County | call to confirm |
| Lawrence County | call to confirm |
| Madison County | call to confirm |
| Marion County | call to confirm |
| Marshall County | call to confirm |
| Martin County | call to confirm |
| Miami County | call to confirm |
| Monroe County | call to confirm |
| Montgomery County | call to confirm |
| Morgan County | call to confirm |
| Newton County | call to confirm |
| Noble County | call to confirm |
| Ohio County | call to confirm |
| Orange County | call to confirm |
| Owen County | call to confirm |
| Parke County | call to confirm |
| Perry County | call to confirm |
| Pike County | call to confirm |
| Porter County | call to confirm |
| Posey County | call to confirm |
| Pulaski County | call to confirm |
| Putnam County | call to confirm |
| Randolph County | call to confirm |
| Ripley County | call to confirm |
| Rush County | call to confirm |
| Scott County | call to confirm |
| Shelby County | call to confirm |
| Spencer County | call to confirm |
| St. Joseph County | call to confirm |
| Starke County | call to confirm |
| Steuben County | call to confirm |
| Sullivan County | call to confirm |
| Switzerland County | call to confirm |
| Tippecanoe County | call to confirm |
| Tipton County | call to confirm |
| Union County | call to confirm |
| Vanderburgh County | call to confirm |
| Vermillion County | call to confirm |
| Vigo County | call to confirm |
| Wabash County | call to confirm |
| Warren County | call to confirm |
| Warrick County | call to confirm |
| Washington County | call to confirm |
| Wayne County | call to confirm |
| Wells County | call to confirm |
| White County | call to confirm |
| Whitley County | call to confirm |
Indiana-specific details
The state base fee is $18 under IC 31-11-4-2, but many Indiana counties charge up to $60 via local ordinance. Call to confirm your county's exact fee.
What to bring
- Both parties, present in person
- The application fee ($18 base, up to $60 by county)
- Valid photo identification
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Indiana marriage license?
The state base fee is $18.00 under IC 31-11-4-2, but many counties charge up to $60 via local ordinance.
Who issues the license?
The County Clerk issues Indiana marriage licenses.
Is there an online form?
No. The license is obtained in person at the county clerk, with no statewide pre-download form.
Why might my fee be higher than $18?
Many Indiana counties charge up to $60 via local ordinance. Call to confirm your county's exact fee.
What law sets the base fee?
The $18 state base fee is set under IC 31-11-4-2.