Kokomo Marriage License Search

Kokomo is the Howard County seat, and residents who need a marriage license apply at the Howard County Clerk's Office, which is right in the city. Both people planning to marry must appear together in person. The Howard County Clerk handles every marriage license application for the city of Kokomo and all of Howard County. For those searching existing records, the free Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers Kokomo and Howard County records from 1993 forward.

Howard County Clerk Office in Kokomo

Since Kokomo is the Howard County seat, the clerk's office is right in town at 104 N. Buckeye Street. That is a short drive or even a walk from many parts of the city. Kokomo residents do not have to travel far to apply for a marriage license. The Howard County Clerk's office handles all marriage license applications for the entire county from this location.

The standard fee for a marriage license in Kokomo is $25 for Indiana residents. If one or both applicants lives outside of Indiana, the fee goes up to $65. Call ahead at (765) 456-2204 if you have questions about payment methods or anything specific to your situation. The office closes at 4:00 PM, so plan to arrive with enough time to complete the process before closing.

Note: The Kokomo city website at cityofkokomo.org covers city services, but marriage licenses are not issued by the city. Always go to the Howard County Clerk for your marriage license.

Kokomo Marriage License Requirements

Under IC 31-11-4-3, Indiana law requires both people planning to marry to appear in person at the county clerk's office. This applies fully in Kokomo. Both of you must be there at the same time, with your IDs. No exceptions and no substitutions. The clerk reviews your documents and processes the application while you are there.

You need a valid photo ID from a government source. The Howard County Clerk accepts a driver's license, U.S. passport, state-issued ID card, or military ID. A birth certificate works only when paired with a separate photo ID. Both applicants must provide their Social Security numbers. If either of you was previously married, you must show proof that the marriage ended. That is a certified divorce decree or a death certificate for a deceased former spouse. Bring the original or a certified copy, not a photocopy.

Age is a factor under IC 31-11-1-4. You must be 18 or older to marry without parental involvement. If you are between 16 and 17, a parent or legal guardian must come with you to the Howard County Clerk's office and give consent. People under 16 cannot marry in Indiana.

Before you go to the Howard County Clerk, complete the Indiana pre-application online at courts.in.gov/marriage. This is required under IC 31-11-4-1. The online form takes just a few minutes and makes the in-person visit faster. Use a laptop or desktop computer rather than a phone to complete it.

Kokomo City and Marriage License Resources

The Kokomo city website at cityofkokomo.org provides information on municipal services. For marriage licenses, however, the Howard County Clerk is your resource. The screenshot below shows the Kokomo city page, which can help with general city contacts and information while you plan your visit to the county clerk.

The Indiana Courts application page at courts.in.gov/marriage is where Kokomo residents start the marriage license process. Complete the pre-application there before you go to the Howard County Clerk at 104 N. Buckeye Street.

Using Your Kokomo Marriage License

The Howard County Clerk issues your marriage license the same day you apply if all your paperwork is in order. The license is valid for 60 days under IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana has no mandatory waiting period, so you can hold your ceremony on the same day you get the license, or any day within the 60-day window. Your ceremony can take place anywhere in Indiana.

Indiana does not require a blood test. There is no waiting period between when you receive the license and when you can marry. That keeps the process simple for Kokomo residents. After the ceremony, the person who performed it completes the return section of the license and sends it back to the Howard County Clerk. Under IC 31-11-4-18, the officiant must file the completed license within 30 days. That step is what makes your marriage an official record.

If your license expires before you have the ceremony, you must start over and pay the fee again. There is no extension option. If you need a certified copy of your Kokomo marriage record after the ceremony, contact the Howard County Clerk at (765) 456-2204. You can also order certified copies through the Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/ or through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an online order.

Search Kokomo Marriage Records Online

The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers Howard County marriage records from 1993 onward. The search is free and open to anyone. You can look up a Kokomo marriage license by name and get basic case information. No account required. Indiana makes marriage licenses public records under IC 31-11-11-1.

For older records, the Indiana Digital Archives at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/ maintained by the Indiana State Library includes historical Howard County marriage data. Some of these go back several decades. The Indiana courts public records portal at in.gov/courts/public-records/ is another place to find links to statewide record tools.

Nearby Cities Near Kokomo

Kokomo is in north-central Indiana. Several qualifying cities nearby have their own marriage license pages. Anderson is about 35 miles southeast in Madison County. Indianapolis is roughly 55 miles to the south. Fort Wayne is about 70 miles to the northeast in Allen County. Marion, the Grant County seat, is about 25 miles to the northeast. Muncie is to the east in Delaware County.

Howard County Marriage License Records

Kokomo is the Howard County seat, and all marriage licenses for the city are issued by the Howard County Clerk. The county page has the full process, fee schedule, and all resources specific to Howard County marriage licenses.

View Howard County Marriage License Records