Access Crawford County Marriage License Records

Crawford County marriage licenses are issued at the Crawford County Courthouse in English, Indiana. Clerk Lisa Holzbog's office handles all marriage license applications for Crawford County residents and out-of-state applicants who plan to marry in the county. This guide covers how to apply, what to bring, the fees involved, and where to search Crawford County marriage records online.

Crawford County Clerk of Courts

Lisa Holzbog serves as the Crawford County Clerk of Courts. The office is at the Crawford County Courthouse, 715 Judicial Plaza Drive, in English, Indiana. Crawford County is a small, rural county in southern Indiana, and the clerk office handles a range of public records functions alongside marriage license applications. For specific hours and current procedures, call the clerk at (812) 338-2565 before your visit. Standard business hours apply, though it is always worth confirming with the office directly since hours can change.

The county also maintains a general line at (812) 338-4143 for broader Crawford County inquiries. The state's county information page at in.gov/counties/crawford has basic contact details. Because Crawford County is one of Indiana's smaller counties, online resources are more limited than you might find in larger counties. Calling the clerk directly is the most reliable way to get current information about marriage license procedures in English.

Both applicants must appear in person at the Crawford County Courthouse to apply for a marriage license. This is required under IC 31-11-4-3. There is no mail-in or online-only option for receiving the license. You must show up together on the same day during business hours.

Applying for a Crawford County Marriage License

To get a marriage license in Crawford County, both applicants must go to the clerk office in English at the same time. You cannot apply separately or mail in the application. Indiana law requires both people to be present when the license is issued. Call the Crawford County Clerk at (812) 338-2565 before your visit to confirm current hours, any specific procedures, and what forms of payment are accepted.

At least one applicant must be a Crawford County resident if you are both Indiana residents. If neither of you lives in Indiana, you can still apply for a Crawford County license if your ceremony will take place in Crawford County. The clerk will ask about county of residence when you arrive. If your ID does not show a Crawford County address, bring a utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement that does.

Indiana Courts offers an online pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage that both applicants can fill out before visiting the English courthouse. This is not required by Crawford County's current policy as far as publicly available information shows, but completing it ahead of time can still speed up the process at the counter. Indiana has no waiting period, so the license is ready the day you apply. It is valid for 60 days per IC 31-11-4-10, and the ceremony can take place anywhere in the state.

Note: Crawford County has limited online resources compared to larger Indiana counties. Call (812) 338-2565 for the most current and accurate information about applying for a marriage license in English.

Required Documents for Crawford County Marriage License

Both applicants need valid identification and other standard documents when visiting the Crawford County Courthouse in English. The clerk verifies identity and eligibility for each person. Having everything in order before you go ensures your visit goes smoothly.

• Valid photo ID: driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID
• Social Security number for each applicant
• Prior divorce decree if either applicant was previously married
• Death certificate if a former spouse passed away
• Proof of Crawford County residency if your ID address does not reflect it
• Payment: $25.00 for Indiana residents, $65.00 for out-of-state applicants

Certified copies of your recorded Crawford County marriage license are available from the clerk office after the ceremony is filed. Copies are typically $4.00 each. You can also get certified copies later from the Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages for $8.00 first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy. Online ordering through VitalChek is available with a service fee.

Crawford County Marriage License Fees

Crawford County charges $25.00 for Indiana residents and $65.00 for out-of-state applicants. Call the clerk at (812) 338-2565 before your visit to confirm the exact fee and what payment types are accepted. Small county offices in Indiana often prefer cash or money orders. Bringing the exact cash amount avoids any issues at the Crawford County Courthouse on the day you apply.

If you need certified copies of your Crawford County marriage license after the ceremony is recorded, those cost $4.00 each from the clerk. The state alternative through ISDH costs $8.00 for the first and $4.00 for additional copies at the same time. If you are doing a name change, updating insurance, or handling other legal matters after the wedding, order a few certified copies at once rather than making multiple separate requests later.

Using Your Crawford County Marriage License

Your Crawford County marriage license is valid for 60 days from issue, as required by IC 31-11-4-10. There is no waiting period, so you can hold the ceremony as soon as you have the license. You can marry anywhere in Indiana. After the ceremony, the officiant must sign and return the license to the Crawford County Clerk within 60 days per IC 31-11-4-11. The clerk then records it, making the marriage part of the official public record in Crawford County.

If your license expires before the ceremony, you must apply again at the Crawford County Courthouse and pay the fee a second time. Expired licenses cannot be extended or renewed. Once the license is recorded, you can request certified copies from the clerk to use for name changes, insurance updates, and other legal needs after your wedding.

Searching Crawford County Marriage Records Online

The Indiana Courts public marriage license lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is a free tool covering all Indiana counties, including Crawford County. Records go back to 1993. Search by name to verify a license was issued or to find basic record details. This is the easiest way to check on a Crawford County marriage without driving to English.

For older Crawford County marriage records, the Indiana State Library digital archives hold historical vital records going back to the 1800s through 2018. These are free to access and useful for family history and genealogy research in Crawford County. For court records involving Crawford County proceedings, search mycase.in.gov.

Cities in Crawford County

English is the county seat of Crawford County and the location of the courthouse on Judicial Plaza Drive. Other Crawford County communities include Marengo, Leavenworth, and Milltown. No Crawford County community meets the 25,000 population threshold for an individual city page. All Crawford County residents apply for marriage licenses at the clerk office in English.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crawford County in southern Indiana. Each has its own clerk office for marriage license applications. Apply in your county of residence.