Search Marriage Licenses in Greenwood
Greenwood residents apply for a marriage license at the Johnson County Clerk's office in Franklin, the Johnson County seat. Greenwood is the largest city in Johnson County, but the clerk's office is in Franklin, about 10 miles south. Both applicants must appear in person together. This page explains how to apply for a marriage license as a Greenwood resident, what to bring, the fees involved, and how to search for marriage license records in Greenwood and Johnson County.
Greenwood Quick Facts
Johnson County Clerk - Where Greenwood Residents Apply
All marriage licenses for Greenwood residents are issued by the Johnson County Clerk's office in Franklin. The clerk's office is in the basement of the Johnson County Courthouse on E Jefferson Street. Indiana law under IC 31-11-4-3 requires both applicants to appear at the clerk's office together in person. Greenwood's own city government does not issue marriage licenses, so the trip to Franklin is necessary for all Greenwood couples.
| Office | Johnson County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | Johnson County Courthouse, Basement 5 E. Jefferson Street Franklin, IN 46131 |
| Phone | (317) 346-4450 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | johnsoncounty.in.gov |
Franklin is about 10 to 15 miles south of Greenwood on US-31, making the drive manageable for most Greenwood residents. Call (317) 346-4450 before your visit to confirm the current fee and what payment methods are accepted. Johnson County has one of the higher marriage license fees in Indiana, so knowing the cost ahead of time is important. Ask about payment options when you call.
Note: Johnson County charges $71.00 for Indiana residents, which is significantly higher than the standard $25.00 charged by most Indiana counties. Confirm this fee when you call, as it may change.
Documents Needed for a Greenwood Marriage License
Both applicants must bring proof of identity and age to the Franklin courthouse. Under IC 31-11-1-4, each person must be at least 18 years old. Those who are 16 or 17 need a juvenile court order that fully emancipates them and grants approval to marry before the Johnson County Clerk can issue the license. This requirement applies to Greenwood residents just as it does to all Indiana applicants.
Bring one of the following for each applicant:
- Valid Indiana driver's license or state-issued ID
- U.S. or foreign passport
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Military ID showing date of birth
- Immigration or naturalization record with date of birth
Your Social Security number is also required. If either applicant was married before, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or, if widowed, a death certificate for the deceased spouse. The clerk wants the original certified document, not a photocopy. Have both parents' full names, last known addresses, and birthplaces for the application as well. Gathering everything before you make the drive from Greenwood to Franklin prevents unnecessary second trips.
Marriage License Fees for Greenwood Residents
The fee for Indiana residents at the Johnson County Clerk is $71.00. Out-of-state residents pay $71.00 as well, though the out-of-state fee may be higher. Call (317) 346-4450 to confirm the exact current fee for both residents and non-residents before your visit. Certified copies of the marriage license are typically $4.00 each in Indiana.
The $71.00 fee stands out because most Indiana counties charge $25.00 for residents. Johnson County's fee is higher, which is something Greenwood couples should be ready for before making the trip to Franklin. Always confirm the fee amount by phone before you go, since fees can change.
How to Apply for a Marriage License from Greenwood
Indiana law under IC 31-11-4-1 requires a marriage license before a couple can legally marry in the state. Greenwood residents make the short drive to the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin. Both applicants go in together, show their documents, fill out the application form, and pay the fee. The clerk issues the license the same day in most cases.
Save time by using the state pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage before your visit to the Franklin office. Enter your basic information online, then bring your documents and payment when you come in. Both people still need to appear in person to sign and finalize the license. Indiana has no waiting period, so you can hold the ceremony the same day you receive the license. The license is valid for 60 days from the issue date under IC 31-11-4-10.
After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and files it with the Johnson County Clerk in Franklin. It becomes a permanent public record under IC 31-11-4-18. Under IC 31-11-6-1, judges, clergy, mayors, and other authorized individuals can perform wedding ceremonies in Indiana. You can hold the ceremony in Greenwood, Franklin, or anywhere in the state.
Search Greenwood Marriage License Records
Indiana's free public marriage license database at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers records from 1993 to the present. Filter by Johnson County to search for Greenwood-area records. The tool shows basic license information but not certified copies. For older records, 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 Johnson County marriage record, contact the clerk at (317) 346-4450. You can also request a Record of Marriage from the Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages for $8.00 per copy for marriages since 1958. VitalChek handles online orders with an added service fee. Under IC 31-11-11-1, providing false information on a marriage license application is a Level 6 felony in Indiana.
Indiana Marriage License Lookup Tool
The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup provides free access to marriage license records from all 92 Indiana counties. The image below shows the Indiana Courts public records portal that Greenwood residents can use to search records.
Using the portal, you can search for Greenwood-area marriage records by filtering for Johnson County. The system covers records issued since 1993. For genealogical research or records from earlier periods, use the Indiana State Library databases or contact the Johnson County Clerk directly.
Nearby Cities
Greenwood is in Johnson County, just south of Indianapolis. Nearby cities with marriage license information include Indianapolis (Marion County), Franklin (Johnson County seat), Columbus (Bartholomew County), and Bloomington (Monroe County). Franklin and Greenwood both use the same Johnson County Clerk's office in Franklin for marriage licenses.
Johnson County Marriage License Records
Greenwood is in Johnson County, and all marriage licenses for Greenwood residents are issued by the Johnson County Clerk in Franklin. For full county-level information on marriage licenses in Johnson County, visit the county marriage license page.