Who May Marry in the State of Indiana
Marriage Application Requirements
Residents of Indiana must apply in the county in which either applicant lives, but can be married anywhere in the State of Indiana. Nonresidents of Indiana must be married in the County in which they applied for their marriage license.
You start the application online by going to www.courts.in.gov/marriage before going to the Delaware County Clerk's Office to finalize the process of obtaining the official marriage license, to finish the application both parties should come to the Clerk's Office between 8:30am-11:30am and 1:30pm-3:30pm Monday-Friday excluding holidays at the Clerk's Office. Office is closed 12:00pm-1:00pm daily.
When you arrive at the Clerk's Office, please have proof of identity that show's applicants DOB (drivers license, orginal certified birth certifiate, military ID, passport, consular card), most recent divorce decree (if applicable), and proof of residency. (current rental lease, valid ID, state ID card or current utility bill)
Marriage Licenses are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance and the marriage must be performed in the State of Indiana.
Individuals under the age of consent must meet additional requirements. Contact the Clerk's Office for more information.
Requirements to Perform a Marriage
Indiana Code section 31-11-6-1 provides information on who may solemnize a marriage.
Marriage Records
The Clerk's Office is responsible for preserving marriage records.
The Clerk's Office is required by Indiana Code to collect copy fees of $1.00 per page, plus an additional $3.00 per document for certification (IC 33-37-5-1 and 33-37-5-3).