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Hamilton County Marriage License Online Application

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Applying for a license
 

ID Requirement: Government issued ID such as drivers license, visa, passport, state ID. You need to know your social security numbers.

 

Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Ohio. If you are not a resident, you must get married in the county where the license is obtained. If you ARE a resident of Ohio, at least one of you MUST be a resident of the county in which you are applying. Ohio residents may use the license anywhere in the state. Licenses are valid for 60 days.

 

Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3101.05 any applicant for a marriage license who is a minor must provide proof of having had marriage counseling prior to applying for the license. The counseling can be provided by clergy or a person licensed by the State of Ohio to provide counseling. Proof of counseling may be in the form of a letter to the Court from the person who provided the counseling on his or her letterhead.

 

Waiting Period: No waiting period.

 

Previously Married: Bring certified copy of divorce decree or a copy of deceased spouse's death certificate.

 

Fees: $40+ depending on county - Cash only. Some counties accept money orders.

 

Other Tests: No tests

 

Common Law Marriages: No longer recognized unless entered into a common law marriage before October 10, 1991.

 

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