Fishers Marriage License Records

Fishers residents apply for a marriage license through the Hamilton County Clerk in Noblesville. Fishers is in Hamilton County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Indiana. The Hamilton County Clerk's office at 1 Hamilton County Square handles all marriage license applications for Fishers. An appointment is required, and virtual options are available for some steps. This page covers where to go, what to bring, fees, and how to search for Fishers and Hamilton County marriage license records online.

Hamilton County Clerk - Where Fishers Residents Apply

The Hamilton County Clerk's office in Noblesville is where Fishers residents go to get a marriage license. Noblesville is about 10 miles north of Fishers and serves as the Hamilton County seat. The clerk, Kathy Kreag Williams, manages the office and its marriage license division. Indiana law under IC 31-11-4-3 requires both applicants to appear in person together at the clerk's office. You cannot complete the process separately or by mail.

Hamilton County requires an appointment. Contact the office at (317) 776-9629 or email clerkmail@hamiltoncounty.in.gov to schedule. The clerk offers virtual appointments via Microsoft Teams, which can be useful for completing some preliminary steps before your in-person visit. Both parties must still appear in person to finalize and sign the license. Scheduling ahead is required, so plan accordingly before making the drive from Fishers to Noblesville.

Note: The Fishers city clerk at 3 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038, phone (317) 595-3111, handles city records and council minutes but does not issue marriage licenses.

Fishers City Resources

The City of Fishers official website provides access to city services and local government information. The image below shows the Fishers city portal.

Fishers has grown to over 100,000 residents and is one of the largest cities in Indiana. Despite its size, the city does not have its own clerk for marriage licenses. All Hamilton County marriage licenses, including those for Fishers residents, go through the single Hamilton County Clerk's office in Noblesville. The Fishers city clerk office handles local legislative and administrative functions only.

What to Bring for Your Appointment in Noblesville

Both applicants need to bring documents proving their identity and age. Under IC 31-11-1-4, each applicant must be at least 18. A 16 or 17-year-old can apply only with a juvenile court order that fully emancipates them and grants permission to marry. Standard parental consent alone is not enough under Indiana law.

Bring one of these for each applicant:

• Valid Indiana driver's license or state ID
• U.S. or foreign passport
• Certified copy of birth certificate
• Military ID or armed forces document with date of birth
• Immigration or naturalization record with birth date

You need your Social Security number for the application. If either applicant was previously married, bring a certified divorce decree or death certificate for a deceased spouse. The Hamilton County Clerk wants the original certified document. Have both parents' full names, last known addresses, and birthplaces ready for the application form. Preparing all of this before your appointment means the process in Noblesville goes smoothly.

Marriage License Fees for Fishers Residents

Indiana residents pay $25.00, which includes two certified copies of the marriage license at the Hamilton County Clerk. Out-of-state residents pay $65.00, also with two certified copies included. Additional certified copies are $4.00 each. Getting extra copies at the time of application is easier than requesting them later.

Call (317) 776-9629 before your appointment to confirm current payment methods. While many Indiana county offices require cash, it is worth verifying for Hamilton County before you drive from Fishers to Noblesville. The clerk's email at clerkmail@hamiltoncounty.in.gov is another way to ask about payment and any current policy changes.

Applying for a Marriage License in Fishers

Indiana requires a marriage license before any legal marriage in the state under IC 31-11-4-1. For Fishers residents, the steps are: schedule an appointment at Hamilton County Clerk in Noblesville, use the online pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage, then come in together with all documents and the fee. The clerk issues the license the same day in most cases.

The online pre-application is required by Hamilton County. Fill it in before your appointment to speed up the in-person process. After your appointment, both people sign the final application with the clerk present. The license is then issued and valid for 60 days under IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana has no waiting period. You can have your ceremony in Fishers or anywhere in Indiana right after getting the license.

After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and files it with the Hamilton County Clerk. The clerk records and indexes it as a permanent public record under IC 31-11-4-18. Under IC 31-11-6-1, the ceremony can be performed by judges, mayors, clergy, or other authorized individuals in Indiana.

Search Fishers Marriage License Records

The free state database at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers Indiana marriage licenses from 1993 to the present. Filter by Hamilton County to find Fishers-area records. The database gives basic license information but not certified copies. For records before 1993, the Indiana State Library at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy covers marriages through 1850 and from 1958 to 2018.

For a certified copy of a Hamilton County marriage record, contact the clerk at (317) 776-9629. You can also get a Record of Marriage from the Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages for $8.00 per copy (marriages since 1958). VitalChek handles online orders for Indiana vital records with an added service fee.

Note: Under IC 31-11-11-1, knowingly providing false information on a marriage license application is a Level 6 felony in Indiana.

Nearby Cities

Fishers is surrounded by other fast-growing Hamilton County cities. Nearby cities with marriage license information include Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield, and Indianapolis (Marion County). All Hamilton County residents apply at the same Hamilton County Clerk's office in Noblesville.

Hamilton County Marriage License Records

Fishers is one of the largest cities in Hamilton County. All marriage licenses for Fishers residents are issued by the Hamilton County Clerk in Noblesville. For full county details on marriage licenses in Hamilton County, visit the county marriage license page.

View Hamilton County Marriage License Records