Marriage Laws: Ohio

ID Requirement: Government issued ID such as drivers license, visa, passport, state ID. Social Security Numbers and both parties to a marriage should appear in person to obtain the license.

Residency Requirement: None

If previously married: Bring certified copy of divorce decree or a copy of deceased spouse's death certificate.

Fees: $40+ - Varies by county

Waiting Period: None

Blood Tests: None

Under 21: If you are 18 to 21 years of age, you will need to show your birth certificate. Persons aged 16-17 must have consent to marry from parents or legal guardians and may have to contact the Probate Court. Additionally, the Judge may require the minors to state that they have received marriage counseling that is satisfactory to the court

Officiants: Any ordained or licensed minister of any religious society or congregation within this state may perform marriages. Before performing a marriage, ministers must present their ordination credentials to the probate judge of any county. The judge will provide the minister with a license to perform marriages. The minister must then present his license to the probate judge in any county in which he performs a marriage. Ministers must send a certificate of marriage to the probate judge of the county which issued the marriage license within 30 days after the marriage.

Valid: License is valid for 60 days.