Marriage License

ONLINE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - CLICK HERE
(scroll further down for marriage certificate certified copies link)

Please note:

1. Ohio law states that residents of Ohio must apply for a marriage license in the county in which at least one of the applicants resides but can get married anywhere within the state of Ohio. If both applicants applying for a license in Lucas County are out of state residents, they can only be married in Lucas County.
2. Applicants may apply for a marriage license online or in person. Please call the court if you have extenuating circumstances.
3. All officiants must be registered with the Ohio Secretary of State. Ministers are available in the Courthouse. (Please see information and restrictions below in General Information.)
4. The Marriage License is valid for 60 days from the date it was issued by the court and the wedding ceremony must be performed within those 60 days.
5. Once the application is submitted there will be NO REFUNDS.

6. See General Information below for more details.

Online Marriage License Application Instructions:

(Ohio residents must apply in the county they reside in and can get married anywhere in Ohio)
(Non-residents must get married in Lucas County)
Complete the application in its entirety. Be sure to attach all required documents. ID photos should be clear and readable to verify identity. Once the application is submitted there will be NO REFUNDS.
Applications will be processed during operating court hours.
After submission, a deputy clerk will contact you after your license has been issued. Once all required information and documents have been submitted, applicants will need to complete the oath via telephone. Both parties must be present or able to connect to a conference call. It is up to the applicants to call back to complete the oath if they are not available at that time.

Applicants must complete the oath and pick up their marriage license before they are able to proceed with the wedding ceremony. The marriage license must be present at the wedding ceremony.

In Person Marriage License Instructions:
To apply for a marriage license in person, please come to the Lucas County Marriage License Bureau office located at 700 Adams St. Toledo, OH 43604 during office hours. Both applicants’ must be present at the time of applying. Applicant’s will be given a marriage license application to fill out and must bring all required documentation to obtain a marriage license. If the applicants do not provide all required documents, the deputy clerks will not be able to process your marriage license application. The cost to apply for a marriage license in person is $60.00 cash only. After the marriage license has been issued, applicant’s will be given their marriage license. The marriage license must be present at the wedding ceremony. (Please see information and restrictions below in general information.)

ONLINE CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE - CLICK HERE
Certified Copies of Marriage Certificate Instructions:
Fill out as much information as possible to assist court staff in locating the record requested.
Orders will be processed during operating court hours.
Certified copies will be mailed to the address provided. They cannot be emailed or faxed.

Please allow approximately three weeks to receive your copy.

ONLINE COPY OF MARRIAGE ABSTRACT - CLICK HERE
Copies of Marriage Abstract Instructions:
This request is usually used for annulments or genealogy.
Fill out as much information as possible to assist court staff in locating the record requested.
Orders will be processed during operating court hours.
Copies will be mailed to the address provided. They cannot be emailed or faxed.

Please allow approximately three weeks to receive your copy.

ONLINE AFFIDAVIT OF SEARCH REQUEST FORM - CLICK HERE
Affidavit of Search Request Form Instructions:
Fill out as much information as possible to assist court staff in locating the record requested.
Orders will be processed during operating court hours.
Copies will be mailed to the address provided. Please allow approximately three weeks to receive your copy.
Please Note: Marriage License Office hours of operation are
8:30a-4:00p, Monday thru Friday.

General Information:
Our phone customer services hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4::00 p.m. They do get shut off from 11:30-1:30 for lunches. We will be processing applications and copy requests daily between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Applications should be submitted through the links above for a license or a copy of a marriage record. The Lucas County Probate Court Marriage License Office is located at the Lucas County Court House, 700 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604. Our office is closed on all weekends and legal Holidays including the day after Thanksgiving. The cost of obtaining a marriage license is $63.54 payable by debit or credit card only and the cost of obtaining a marriage license in person is $60.00 payable by cash only.

The legal age for obtaining a marriage license without juvenile court consent is 18. Both applicants must submit a valid, Government Issued, picture ID. (Driver's License Or State ID card). If one or both applicants provide a Valid U.S. Passport, they must also provide Proof of Residency. Proof of residency can be a government ID, lease agreement, bank statement, utility bill or any government issued mail. In addition, any applicant under the age of 21 must provide a certified birth certificate listing parent's name. If either applicant has had a legal name change, they must provide their name change documents.

If both persons to be joined in marriage are the age of 17 years, they may be joined in marriage only if the juvenile court has filed a consent to the marriage under section 3104.04 of the Revised Code. If only one person is the age of 17 years, that person may be joined in marriage only if both of the following apply: 1. The juvenile court has filed a consent to the marriage under section 3101.04 of the Revised Code. 2. The other person to be joined in marriage is not more than four years older. Under section 3101.05 (A) of the Revised Code, if either applicant is the age of 17 years, the judge shall require the applicants to state that they have received marriage counseling satisfactory to the court. For more information, call the Marriage License Bureau at (419)213-4361.

If either applicant has been married previously, they must present a copy of the final Decree of Divorce, Dissolution or Annulment that has been signed by the Judge and filed for record with the Court. If the applicant is a widow or widower, a certified copy of the Death Certificate, listing applicant as surviving spouse, must be submitted. You must be prepared to give information on all previous marriages, however you must provide proof of how your most recent marriage ended.

There is no waiting period in Lucas County. A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. An ordained or licensed minister of any religious society or congregation within this state who is licensed through the office of the Secretary of the State of Ohio, the probate judge, or a judge of a municipal court may solemnize marriages. Ministers are available Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. Wedding parties are limited to applicants only inside the building. Weddings may be be performed for larger parties outside the building weather permitting. For security reasons, only applicants should enter the building. The cost is $40.00 cash only.

Applicants will not need blood tests or witnesses to be married in Ohio. A marriage license will not be issued if either applicant is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance.

If either party is hearing impaired and requires an interpreter, one will be provided by the Court, however you must make arrangements with the interpreter prior to obtaining your marriage license. Please call the Marriage License Office at (419)213-4361 to arrange for an interpreter for the hearing impaired.

If an applicant does not speak or understand English, they must have a translator when applying for a marriage license. The translator must be at least 18 years or age. They cannot be related to either applicant and must have a valid Government issued, picture ID. In addition, translation of any foreign document must be provided. Translations must be on business letterhead from a professional translator. At the time of application, we will need the original foreign document along with the translation. We suggest you contact the International Institute in Toledo, Ohio, at 419-241-9178 to assist in translations. For further information, call the Marriage License Bureau at
419-213-4361.

If one applicant is a foreign resident not currently residing in the US, the other applicant must be a Lucas County resident.

If both applicants provide foreign passports or if one applicant is an out of state resident and the other applicant provides a foreign passport but currently resides in the US, they must also provide a second form of ID and proof of residency. Acceptable forms of a second form of ID include State/Federal/County Photo Identification Card, Translated Birth Certificate, Work Authorization Card, Resident Alien Card/Valid Green Card, United Stated Naturalization Papers. Acceptable forms of proof of residency include a government ID, lease agreement, bank statement, utility bill or any government issued mail.

If an applicant is currently incarcerated in the state of Ohio, and least one of the applicants are current residents of Lucas County, they will need to hire an attorney. Once they have an attorney, that attorney must contact the marriage license department for further instructions before submitting a marriage license application.

You can request a Certified Copy of the Marriage Record by using the link above. If you have questions, call the Marriage License Bureau at
419-213-4361.