Ohio Marriage License Guide (2026)
In Ohio, marriage licenses are issued by the County Probate Court. Requirements vary by county, and there is no statewide pre-download form. Call your County Probate Court to confirm the current fee.
The one thing to knowMarriage licenses are issued by the County Probate Court, not the Clerk of Courts.
The process
- Go to the County Probate Court
Ohio marriage licenses are issued by the County Probate Court.
- Check county requirements
Requirements vary by county; there is no statewide pre-download form.
- Confirm the fee
Call your County Probate Court to confirm the current marriage license fee.
Marriage license fees by county — all 88 Ohio counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adams County | call to confirm |
| Allen County | call to confirm |
| Ashland County | call to confirm |
| Ashtabula County | call to confirm |
| Athens County | call to confirm |
| Auglaize County | call to confirm |
| Belmont County | call to confirm |
| Brown County | call to confirm |
| Butler County | call to confirm |
| Carroll County | call to confirm |
| Champaign County | call to confirm |
| Clark County | call to confirm |
| Clermont County | call to confirm |
| Clinton County | call to confirm |
| Columbiana County | call to confirm |
| Coshocton County | call to confirm |
| Crawford County | call to confirm |
| Cuyahoga County | call to confirm |
| Darke County | call to confirm |
| Defiance County | call to confirm |
| Delaware County | call to confirm |
| Erie County | call to confirm |
| Fairfield County | call to confirm |
| Fayette County | call to confirm |
| Franklin County | call to confirm |
| Fulton County | call to confirm |
| Gallia County | call to confirm |
| Geauga County | call to confirm |
| Greene County | call to confirm |
| Guernsey County | call to confirm |
| Hamilton County | call to confirm |
| Hancock County | call to confirm |
| Hardin County | call to confirm |
| Harrison County | call to confirm |
| Henry County | call to confirm |
| Highland County | call to confirm |
| Hocking County | call to confirm |
| Holmes County | call to confirm |
| Huron County | call to confirm |
| Jackson County | call to confirm |
| Jefferson County | call to confirm |
| Knox County | call to confirm |
| Lake County | call to confirm |
| Lawrence County | call to confirm |
| Licking County | call to confirm |
| Logan County | call to confirm |
| Lorain County | call to confirm |
| Lucas County | call to confirm |
| Madison County | call to confirm |
| Mahoning County | call to confirm |
| Marion County | call to confirm |
| Medina County | call to confirm |
| Meigs County | call to confirm |
| Mercer County | call to confirm |
| Miami County | call to confirm |
| Monroe County | call to confirm |
| Montgomery County | call to confirm |
| Morgan County | call to confirm |
| Morrow County | call to confirm |
| Muskingum County | call to confirm |
| Noble County | call to confirm |
| Ottawa County | call to confirm |
| Paulding County | call to confirm |
| Perry County | call to confirm |
| Pickaway County | call to confirm |
| Pike County | call to confirm |
| Portage County | call to confirm |
| Preble County | call to confirm |
| Putnam County | call to confirm |
| Richland County | call to confirm |
| Ross County | call to confirm |
| Sandusky County | call to confirm |
| Scioto County | call to confirm |
| Seneca County | call to confirm |
| Shelby County | call to confirm |
| Stark County | call to confirm |
| Summit County | call to confirm |
| Trumbull County | call to confirm |
| Tuscarawas County | call to confirm |
| Union County | call to confirm |
| Van Wert County | call to confirm |
| Vinton County | call to confirm |
| Warren County | call to confirm |
| Washington County | call to confirm |
| Wayne County | call to confirm |
| Williams County | call to confirm |
| Wood County | call to confirm |
| Wyandot County | call to confirm |
Ohio-specific details
In Ohio, marriage licenses come from the County Probate Court. The Clerk of Courts (Common Pleas), whose fees are set by ORC 2303.20, does not issue marriage licenses.
What to bring
- Both applicants, present in person (no statewide online application)
- Payment for the license fee (call to confirm the amount)
- Confirmation from your County Probate Court of any required identification or documents
Frequently asked questions
Who issues a marriage license in Ohio?
The County Probate Court.
How much does it cost?
Call your County Probate Court to confirm the current fee.
Are requirements the same everywhere?
No. Requirements vary by county, and there is no statewide pre-download form.
Does the Clerk of Courts issue marriage licenses?
No. Clerk of Courts fees are set by ORC 2303.20, but marriage licenses are handled by the Probate Court.