Clinton County Marriage License Records

Clinton County marriage licenses are issued at the Clinton County Clerk office at the courthouse in Frankfort, Indiana. This page covers the appointment requirement for marriage licenses, what documents to bring, what fees to expect, and how to look up Clinton County marriage records online without visiting the Frankfort courthouse.

Clinton County Clerk Office

The Clinton County Clerk office is located in Suite 304 at 301 E. Walnut Street in Frankfort, Indiana. The clerk handles marriage license applications, court filings, elections, and public records for Clinton County. The phone number is 765-659-6335. The fax is 765-659-6347. If you prefer to reach the clerk by email, contact sharshbarger@clintonco.com. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Clinton County requires an appointment for marriage license applications. Walk-in service for marriage licenses is not available. Both applicants must schedule ahead and appear together at the appointed time. Call 765-659-6335 or send an email to the clerk's office to arrange your appointment. Indiana law under IC 31-11-4-3 requires both people to be present when the license is issued, so one person cannot apply on behalf of both. Plan well in advance of your wedding date to ensure you can get an appointment that works for your schedule.

How to Apply for a Clinton County Marriage License

Clinton County's marriage license process requires an appointment. You cannot walk in without one. To schedule, call 765-659-6335 or email the clerk at sharshbarger@clintonco.com. Give both applicants' names and a few dates that work. The clerk will confirm a time during business hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays.

Before your appointment, both applicants should complete the online pre-application through Indiana Courts at courts.in.gov/marriage. This gets your basic information into the system before you arrive in Frankfort. Do not pay online. The fee for your Clinton County marriage license is paid in person at the courthouse. Having the pre-application done ahead of time means your appointment will go much faster.

At least one applicant must be a Clinton County resident to qualify for the Indiana resident fee. Out-of-state couples can apply in Clinton County if they plan to have their ceremony here. Indiana has no waiting period for marriage licenses. Once the Clinton County Clerk issues yours, you can hold your ceremony the same day. The license is valid for 60 days from the issue date under IC 31-11-4-10, and the ceremony can be anywhere in Indiana.

Note: Contact the clerk office directly to confirm whether an online pre-application is required before calling to schedule your Clinton County appointment.

Documents to Bring for Clinton County Marriage License

Both applicants must bring their own valid ID and relevant documents. The Clinton County Clerk verifies each person's identity and eligibility before issuing the license. Do not assume one form of ID covers all requirements for both people.

• Valid photo ID: driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID
• Social Security number for each applicant
• Date of birth documentation if your ID does not clearly show it
• Prior divorce decree if either applicant was previously married
• Death certificate if a former spouse is deceased
• Payment: approximately $25.00 for residents (confirm current amount with the clerk at 765-659-6335)

If your ID does not show a Clinton County address, bring a utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement that confirms your current residence in the county. This helps the clerk establish residency and apply the correct fee rate for your Clinton County application. Bring more than you think you need rather than risk being turned away.

Clinton County Marriage License Fees

Clinton County follows Indiana's standard fee structure for marriage licenses. Indiana residents pay approximately $25.00 and out-of-state applicants pay $65.00. Call 765-659-6335 before your appointment to confirm the exact fee and accepted payment types. Some Clinton County fees may include a small document processing add-on. Having cash or a money order is safest if you are unsure what the office accepts.

Certified copies of a recorded Clinton County marriage license can be requested from the clerk office after your ceremony is filed. Copies are typically $4.00 each from the county clerk. The Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages also issues certified marriage record copies for $8.00 first and $4.00 for additional copies. VitalChek processes online orders with a service fee if you prefer to order remotely.

Online court payments for cases in Clinton County are available at public.courts.in.gov/pay. This applies to traffic fines and court costs, not marriage license fees, which are paid in person at the Frankfort courthouse.

Clinton County Marriage License Validity

Your Clinton County marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued, as required by IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana has no waiting period, so you can marry the same day the license is issued. You can hold your ceremony anywhere in the state of Indiana, not only within Clinton County. Your officiant must sign the completed license after the ceremony and return it to the Clinton County Clerk within 60 days under IC 31-11-4-11.

Once the clerk records the returned and signed license, the marriage becomes part of the official Clinton County public record. Certified copies can be requested at that point. If the 60-day window passes before your ceremony occurs, the license expires. You would need to apply again and pay the full fee to get a new Clinton County marriage license. No extensions are offered in Indiana.

Search Clinton County Marriage Records Online

The Indiana Courts free public marriage license lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers Clinton County records going back to 1993. You can search by name and see basic details about each license. This is useful for verifying that a Clinton County marriage was recorded or finding record dates without visiting the Frankfort courthouse.

For Clinton County marriage records before 1993, the Indiana State Library Legacy collection has historical records extending to the 1800s and through 2018. These are free to search and ideal for genealogy research. Court case records related to Clinton County proceedings can also be found at mycase.in.gov.

Cities in Clinton County

Frankfort is the county seat of Clinton County and the location of the courthouse where marriage licenses are issued. Other Clinton County communities include Michigantown, Mulberry, and Colfax. No Clinton County city meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated page. All residents of these communities apply for marriage licenses at the Clinton County Clerk office in Suite 304 at the Frankfort courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clinton County in central Indiana. Each has its own clerk office for marriage license applications.