Lorain County Probate Court
Justice Center 225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria, Ohio, 44035
Contact & location
- Address
- Justice Center 225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria, Ohio, 44035
- Mail-in address
- Lorain County Probate CourtJustice Center 225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria, Ohio, 44035
- Records for
- Elyria County, Ohio
- Official site
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Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Ohio state records
Elyria County follows Ohio’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
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- Ohio population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | $1.00 | 0 daysOhio estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Lorain County Probate Court’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as , and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Elyria. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★2.9 (34)- ★★★★★McKennzie Mendeluk (Coach Kennz)Google
If I could give this 0 stars I would. Getting your marriage license should be such a happy moment and they were so rude and made it awful. Never sent me my copy of my certificate of marriage its been a month now. Then I called and their response was " there is only one of me, and we don't mail the certificate you have to come get them" When I don't believe that to be true, it was an awful experience and made it so unenjoyable. Still don't have my certificate.
- ★★★★★Tony RomitoGoogle
We got what we needed, with lessons learned during the course of it. If you are getting a marriage license here, make sure you have all documentation (especially photo IDs). If something is missing you will have to re-schedule, and if you’re up against your wedding day, you can literally not be able to get married. Be at the courthouse early (15 mins at least) and be certain as to exactly where you need to go. They are very strict on timelines. Even a few minutes late is considered significant (understandable due to the volume of people getting married coupled with their limited resources). My main suggestion to the probate court would be to post signage as to where couples need to go so there are no questions, as there was confusion on our end. Doing so would streamline things and add efficiency which will benefit both parties. It’s a smooth process if you are well prepared.
- ★★★★★Jay DeeGoogle
Maria was the nicest most professional person 👏 Had the pleasure of meeting with The process was easy fast and painless. Idk where these other reviews came from with this but we had very good experience! Just follow the rules and everything should go smoothly!
- ★★★★★Carrie DisqueGoogle
We were in and out within 10 minutes. The clerk was so kind and she made jokes with us. It was a wonderful experience.
- ★★★★★Life 01Google
Came here for our marriage license. If you bring everything you need (application, photo ID, social security card, $57 CASH ONLY) you can be in and out in less than 30 minutes. You should call to make an appointment at least a month before the wedding because they can book up quickly. When I called I had to leave a voicemail but Marie called me back quickly. She is kind and made the process go smoothly.