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Indiana residents must obtain a license in the county in which at least one of them resides. For example, if the bride lives in Marion County and the groom lives in Hamilton County, the couple can apply for their marriage license in Marion OR Hamilton county.

Proof of Marion County residency is required in one of the following forms:

  • current driver's license,
  • state identification card,
  • a rental lease, or
  • current utility bill.

Out of state residents must obtain a marriage license in the county in which the marriage will be performed. Both applicants must apply for their license in person.

If both applicants live in another Indiana county and plan to marry in Marion County, they must apply for the license in their home county. For example, if the couple lives in Boone County and have planned a wedding in downtown Indianapolis, they must apply for their license in Boone County NOT Marion County.

Hoosier couples deciding to marry out of state or in another country should research the marriage laws of that jurisdiction as an Indiana marriage license is not transferable to another state or country.

Contact Information for Central Indiana County Clerk's Offices
Boone County: (765) 482-3510
Hamilton County: (317) 776-9629
Hancock County: (317) 477-1109
Hendricks County: (317) 745-9351
Johnson County: (317) 346-4450
Madison County: (765) 641-9443
Morgan County: (765) 342-1025
Shelby County: (317) 392-6320