Ohio Marriage Laws

Ohio State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Any of the licensed or ordained minister of any religious society or congregation within that state may perform marriages. Before marriage ceremony ministers has to present their ordination credentials to the probate judge of any county in Ohio, then that judge gives a minister a license for performing marriages.

Ministers have to send a marriage certificate after the marriage to the probate judge of the county who issues the marriage license in next in 30 days.

Ohio Marriage License Information

If you already finalized with your marriage date, before you apply for an Ohio marriage license, what you must know and which documents you need with you etc information is provided here.

One has to finish all the legal activities of wedding done at least a month prior the wedding date. The Ohio marriage license is valid for 60 days. Requirements keep on varying as per the county in Ohio.

Identification Requirement: IDs like drivers license, passport etc issued by Government are required. Social security numbers is must.

Residency Requirement: It is not at all necessary to be resident of Ohio. Only condition is to apply in the county in which you want to marry.

If Previously Married: Divorce decree certified copy or deceased spouse's death certificate copy is must.

Wait Period in Ohio: In Ohio, there is no any waiting period.

Marriage Fees Required in Ohio: $40+ as per the county and cash only.

Any Other Test Required in Ohio: Blood or other medical tests are not required.

Cousin Marriage in Ohio: No.

Proxy Marriages in Ohio: No.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Ohio: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in Ohio: Yes.

Under 21 Marriages: If the applicant is in-between 18 to 21 years of age, birth certificate certified copy is must. Applicants in between 16 to 17 must require consent of their parents or legal guardians and contact Probate Court.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Ohio county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.