Marriage Licenses

Marriage License Requirements
(317) 346-4467


The following are requirements for obtaining a marriage license at the
Johnson County Courthouse:


Applicants can apply online BEFORE coming in at www.in.gov by typing in
their search box “Marriage License Application” OR if you do not have
computer access at home can use a computer at the Courthouse to fill out
the 1st portion of the license. Filling out the 1st portion online before coming
in will save you time. No matter what they MUST STILL come to the
Courthouse to finish up the marriage license before their ceremony.


Item’s needed to Apply:

  • One applicant must be a resident of Johnson County.
  • Applicants must be age 18 years or older
  • Both applicants must come in to finish up their application at the same time, there
    will be NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • Both applicants must bring a picture identification card with a birth date
    and expiration date; AND a bill for at least one applicant reflecting current
    Johnson County address.
  • The fee for the license is $31.00. It must be cash or debit/credit card; we do not
    accept personal checks. All debit/credit card transactions will be charged a service fee
    of $1.00.
  • License is good for 60 days.
  • There is no waiting period for the marriage license. You receive it the same day that
    you apply.
  • If either applicant has ever been previously married, you must have the date that the
    marriage ended. We do not need a copy, just the date.
  • The license is ONLY valid in the state of INDIANA. If you plan to get married in
    another state, you must obtain your license in that state.
  • We are open for marriage license application: Monday thru Friday 8:00 - 4:00
    -We will not accept anyone after 4:00!!!

(We are located in the Basement of the courthouse in Voter Registration.)

Out of State Licenses ONLY: The Ceremony must take place in Johnson County to be able to apply for it here. Please bring your ID’s and $71 ($2.13 service fee to pay with credit) to pay for the license.

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