Ohio vital records · Marriage Records
Ohio Marriage Records
How to get a certified Ohio marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- County-dependent
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 0 days
- Processing time
- 73
- Offices issuing
- 73
- Counties
How to get an Ohio marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Ohio office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 73 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form, a copy of your ID and the County-dependent fee to Ohio Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics, Ohio Department of Health, Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 15098, Columbus, Ohio 43215-0098.
Ohio marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- County-dependent
- Additional copy
- County-dependent
- Rush fee
- County-dependent
- Processing time
- County-dependent
- Rush processing
- County-dependent
Ohio Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics (ODH-BVS)
- Address
- Bureau of Vital Statistics 4200 Surface Road Columbus, OH 43228
- Mailing
- Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics P.O. Box 15098 Columbus, Ohio 43215-0098
- Phone
- 614-466-2531
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Skip the trip. Order an Ohio marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Ohio: county offices
73 offices in 73 Ohio counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of County-dependent.
- Adams County 1
- Allen County 1
- Ashland County 1
- Ashtabula County 1
- Athens County 1
- Auglaize County 1
- Belmont County 1
- Brown County 1
- Butler County 1
- Champaign County 1
- Clark County 1
- Clermont County 1
- Clinton County 1
- Columbiana County 1
- Coshocton County 1
- Cuyahoga County 1
- Defiance County 1
- Elyria County 1
- Erie County 1
- Fairfield County 1
- Fayette County 1
- Franklin County 1
- Fulton County 1
- Gallia County 1
- Geauga County 1
- Greene County 1
- Guernsey County 1
- Hamilton County 1
- Hancock County 1
- Hardin County 1
- Harrison County 1
- Henry County 1
- Highland County 1
- Hocking County 1
- Holmes County 1
- Huron County 1
- Jefferson County 1
- Knox County 1
- Lake County 1
- Licking County 1
- Logan County 1
- Lucas County 1
- Madison County 1
- Mahoning County 1
- Medina County 1
- Mercer County 1
- Miami County 1
- Monroe County 1
- Montgomery County 1
- Ottawa County 1
- Paulding County 1
- Perry County 1
- Pickaway County 1
- Pike County 1
- Portage County 1
- Preble County 1
- Putnam County 1
- Richland County 1
- Ross County 1
- Sandusky County 1
- Seneca County 1
- Shelby County 1
- Stark County 1
- Summit County 1
- Trumbull County 1
- Tuscarawas County 1
- Union County 1
- Van Wert County 1
- Warren County 1
- Washington County 1
- Williams County 1
- Wood County 1
- Wyandot County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County Probate Court 110 West Main St., Room 221, West Union · Probate Offices | Adams | (937) 544-2921 Ext. 3 | $2.00 |
| Allen County Probate Court 1000 Wardhill Ave, Lima · Probate Offices | Allen | 419-223-8501 | County-dependent* |
| Ashland County Court of Common Pleas
Juvenile and Probate Divisions 142 West Second Street, Ashland · Probate Offices | Ashland | (419) 282-4325 (419) 282-4233 | $2.00 |
| Ashtabula County Probate Court 25 West Jefferson St, Jefferson · Probate Offices | Ashtabula | (440) 576-3451 | $10.00 |
| Athens County Probate/Juvenile Court 1 South Court St., 2nd Floor, Athens · Probate Offices | Athens | 740.592.3251 | County-dependent* |
| Auglaize County Probate Court 201 Willipie Street: Suite 119, Wapakoneta · Probate Offices | Auglaize | 419-739-6778 | $3.00 |
| Belmont County Probate Court 101 West Main
Street, St. Clairsville · Probate Offices | Belmont | 740-699-2144 | $3.00 |
| Brown County Probate Court 510 East State St., Georgetown · Probate Offices | Brown | (937) 378-6549 | County-dependent* |
| Butler County Probate Court 101 High Street, Hamilton · Probate Offices | Butler | 513-887-3294 | $2.00 |
| Champaign County Family Court 200 North Main Street
3rd Floor, Urbana | Champaign | 937 484 1027 | County-dependent* |
| Clark County Probate Court 50 E. Columbia St.
5th Floor, Springfield · Probate Offices | Clark | (937) 521-1845 | $5.00 |
| Clermont County Probate Court 2379 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia · Probate Offices | Clermont | (513) 732-7243 | $3.00 |
| Clinton County Probate Court 46 S. South Street, Suite 224, Wilmington · Probate Offices | Clinton | (937) 382-2280 | County-dependent* |
| Columbiana County Probate Court Courthouse
105 S Market St, Lisbon · Probate Offices | Columbiana | 330-424-9516 | $2.00 |
| COSHOCTON COUNTY PROBATE AND JUVENILE COURT 426 MAIN STREET, Coshocton · Probate Offices | Coshocton | (740) 622-1837 | $2.00 |
| Cuyahoga County Probate Court 1 Lakeside Avenue, Room 129 (1st Floor), Cleveland · Probate Offices | Cuyahoga | (216) 443-8920 | $2.00 |
| Defiance County Probate and Juvenile Court Defiance County Court House
221 Clinton Street, Third Floor, Defiance · Probate Offices | Defiance | (419) 782-4181 | $3.00 |
| Lorain County Probate Court Justice Center
225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria · Probate Offices | Elyria | (440) 329-5175 (440) 244-6261 | $1.00 |
| Erie County Probate Court 323 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky · Probate Offices | Erie | (419) 627-7750 | $2.00 |
| Fairfield County Probate Court 224 E. Main Street, Room 308, Lancaster · Probate Offices | Fairfield | 740-652-7485 | $2.00 |
| Fayette County Probate Court 110 E Court Street
2nd Floor, Washington Court House · Probate Offices | Fayette | 740-335-0640 | $2.00 |
| Franklin County Probate Court 373 South High Street, 22nd Floor, Columbus · Probate Offices | Franklin | 614-525-3899 | $1.00 |
| Fulton County Probate Court 210 S. Fulton Street, Wauseon · Probate Offices | Fulton | (419) 337-9242 | County-dependent* |
| Gallia County Probate Court 18 Locust Street Room 1293, Gallipolis · Probate Offices | Gallia | 740-446-3842 | $2.00 |
| Geauga County
Probate/Juvenile Court 231 Main Street - 2nd Floor, Chardon · Probate Offices | Geauga | 440-279-1830 | $2.00 |
| Greene County Probate Court 45 N. Detroit Street, Xenia · Probate Offices | Greene | (937) 562-5280 | $2.00 |
| Probate Court
Guernsey County Common Pleas Courthouse 801 East Wheeling Ave.
Suite 203-D (Second Floor), Cambridge · Probate Offices | Guernsey | (740) 432-9262 | $2.00 |
| Hamilton County Probate Court William Howard Taft Center
230 East 9th Street, Cincinnati · Probate Offices | Hamilton | 513-946-3551 | $2.00 |
| Hancock County Probate and Juvenile Court 308 Dorney Plaza, Findlay · Probate Offices | Hancock | 419-424-7079 | $5.00 |
| Hardin County Probate Court One Courthouse Sq, Ste 200, Kenton · Probate Offices | Hardin | (419) 674-2230 | County-dependent* |
| Harrison County Probate Court Suite A
538 North Main Street, Cadiz · Probate Offices | Harrison | (740) 942-8868 | County-dependent* |
| Henry County Probate Division 660 N Perry Street
Suite 203, 2nd Floor, Napoleon · Probate Offices | Henry | 419-592-7771 | $5.00 |
| Highland County Probate Court 105 North High Street, Hillsboro · Probate Offices | Highland | (937) 393-9981 | County-dependent* |
| Hocking County Probate Court 1 E Main St # 204, Logan · Probate Offices | Hocking | 740-385-3615 | $5.00 |
| Holmes County Probate Court 1 East Jackson Street, Suite 201, Millersburg · Probate Offices | Holmes | (330) 674-5881 | County-dependent* |
| Huron County Probate Division 2 East Main Street, Room 106, Norwalk · Probate Offices | Huron | (419) 668-4383 | $3.00 |
| Jefferson County Probate Court 16001 State Route 7, Steubenville · Probate Offices | Jefferson | (740) 283-8556 | $3.00 |
| Knox County Probate Court 111 East High Street, Mount Vernon · Probate Offices | Knox | 740-393-6798 | $3.00 |
| Lake County Court of Common Pleas
Division of Probate Lake County Courthouse, West Annex
25 North Park Place, Painesville · Probate Offices | Lake | 440-350-2626 | $2.00 |
| Licking County Probate Court 1 N. Park Place, Newark · Probate Offices | Licking | (740) 670-5624 | $2.00 |
| Logan County
Probate Division Logan County Court Center
101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine · Probate Offices | Logan | 937-599-7252 | $2.00 |
| Lucas County Probate Court 700 Adams Street, Toledo · Probate Offices | Lucas | 419-213-4750 | $2.00 |
| Madison County Probate Court 1 North Main St, London · Probate Offices | Madison | 740-852-0756 | County-dependent* |
| Mahoning County Probate Court 120 Market Street, 1st Floor, Youngstown · Probate Offices | Mahoning | 330-740-2310 | $3.00 |
| Medina County Probate Court 225 E. Washington St., 4th Floor, Medina · Probate Offices | Medina | 330-725-9703 | $3.00 |
| Mercer County Probate Court 101 North Main Street,
Room 307, Celina · Probate Offices | Mercer | (419) 586-8779 | $15.00 |
| Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division 201 W. Main Street, Troy · Probate Offices | Miami | (937) 440-6050 | $2.00 |
| Monroe County Probate Juvenile Court 101 N. Main St. Room 39, Woodsfield · Probate Offices | Monroe | (740) 472-1654 | County-dependent* |
| Montgomery County Probate Court 41 N. Perry Street, 2nd Floor, Dayton · Probate Offices | Montgomery | 937-225-4640 | $2.00 |
| Ottawa County Probate Court 315 Madison Street, Room 207, Port Clinton · Probate Offices | Ottawa | 419-734-6830 | $2.00 |
| Paulding County Probate Court 115 North Williams Street, Suite 202, Paulding · Probate Offices | Paulding | 419-399-8256 | $3.00 |
| Perry County Probate Court 106 South Main Street, New Lexington · Probate Offices | Perry | 740.342.1493 | County-dependent* |
| Pickaway County Probate Court 207 South Court Street, Circleville · Probate Offices | Pickaway | 740-474-3950 | $2.00 |
| Pike County Probate Court Pike County Government Center
230 Waverly Plaza Suite 600, Waverly · Probate Offices | Pike | (740) 947-2560 | $2.00 |
| Portage County Probate Court 203 W. Main St, Ravenna · Probate Offices | Portage | 330-297-3870 | $3.00 |
| PREBLE COUNTY JUVENILE AND PROBATE COURT 101 E. Main Street
Courthouse 2nd Floor, Eaton · Probate Offices | Preble | (937) 456-8137 | $2.00 |
| Putnam County Probate Court 245 E. Main Street, Ottawa · Probate Offices | Putnam | 419.523.3012 | County-dependent* |
| Richland County Probate Court 50 Park Ave. East
Second Floor, Mansfield · Probate Offices | Richland | 419-774-5583 | County-dependent* |
| Ross County Court of Common Pleas
Probate Division 2 N. Paint St, Suite A, Chillicothe · Probate Offices | Ross | (740) 774-1179 | $7.00 |
| Sandusky County Probate Court 100 N. Park Ave., Fremont · Probate Offices | Sandusky | (419) 334-6211 | $1.25 |
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* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Ohio marriage certificate FAQs
How much does an Ohio marriage certificate cost?
A certified Ohio marriage certificate costs County-dependent, and additional copies ordered at the same time are County-dependent. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $1.00 and $15.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Ohio?
Standard processing is County-dependent. Expedited service: County-dependent (County-dependent). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Ohio?
73 Ohio offices across 73 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Ohio Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics), or order online.
Can I order an Ohio marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Ohio marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Ohio Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Ohio and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.