Search Marriage Licenses in Dubois County

Dubois County marriage license applications are handled by the Clerk of the Courts at the courthouse in Jasper. Whether you are applying for a new license or looking up an older marriage record, this page covers the office contact details, required documents, fees, and how to search Dubois County marriage licenses through Indiana's free online database.

Dubois County Clerk of the Courts

The Dubois County Clerk of the Courts is located at the courthouse in Jasper at 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 203. This office handles all marriage license applications and keeps the official record of every license issued in Dubois County. Staff can help you apply for a new license or request a certified copy of an existing record. Call ahead at (812) 482-7035 to confirm current requirements or ask any questions before your visit.

Dubois County has extended hours on Wednesdays. The office stays open until 5:30 PM on Wednesdays, while all other weekdays close at 3:30 PM. If a standard weekday does not work for both applicants, the Wednesday evening window is an option. Under IC 31-11-4-3, both parties must appear together in person at the Dubois County Clerk's office. The online pre-application tool at courts.in.gov/marriage lets you enter information ahead of time to speed up your counter visit.

Dubois County also offers a unique service: both the clerk and the Circuit Court judge can perform wedding ceremonies by appointment. This is not available in all Indiana counties. If you would like to have your ceremony at the Jasper courthouse, contact the office to ask about scheduling and any additional details.

Note: Dubois County offers courthouse ceremonies by appointment with the clerk or Circuit Court judge. Call (812) 482-7035 to ask about availability.

Apply Online Before Your Dubois County Visit

Indiana Courts provides an online pre-application for marriage licenses at courts.in.gov/marriage. The screenshot below shows that page, where you can enter your information before visiting the Dubois County Clerk in Jasper.

Filling out the pre-application does not replace the in-person visit. Both applicants still need to appear at the Dubois County Clerk's office in Jasper to sign, pay, and receive the license. But it saves time at the counter, which many couples appreciate.

Documents Required for a Dubois County Marriage License

Both applicants must bring valid photo ID to the Jasper courthouse. Accepted forms include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or birth certificate paired with a photo ID. The Dubois County Clerk also needs your Social Security number from each applicant. You generally do not need to bring the actual card, but you must know the number and be ready to provide it on the application.

Prior marriages must be documented. If you have been divorced, bring the certified divorce decree. If a previous spouse died, bring the certified death certificate. The Dubois County Clerk may ask for the original or a certified copy rather than a plain photocopy. Under IC 31-11-1-4, applicants must be at least 18. If either applicant is 16 or 17, a juvenile court order is required to authorize the marriage in Indiana.

You will also need to provide genealogical information for both parents of each applicant. This means full names, last known addresses, and country or state of birth. Have this information ready before your visit so the appointment goes smoothly. Foreign-language documents must have a certified English translation attached.

Dubois County Marriage License Fees

Dubois County charges $29.00 for Indiana residents, which is slightly higher than the standard $25.00 base fee common in most Indiana counties. Out-of-state residents pay $65.00. The extra amount may reflect a local document fee. Call the clerk at (812) 482-7035 to confirm the exact total before you go. Most Indiana clerk offices require cash, so have the right amount on hand.

Certified copies of a Dubois County marriage license cost $4.00 each. If you need multiple copies for name changes, insurance updates, or other purposes, it is practical to request them all at once. Each certified copy from the clerk is a separate document that serves as official proof of marriage in Dubois County.

The Indiana State Department of Health can issue a state-level Record of Marriage for $8.00 through its vital records office at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/. That state record is a summary. For a certified copy of the full Dubois County marriage license document, the clerk in Jasper is the primary source. VitalChek at vitalchek.com can also process Indiana marriage record requests online for a service fee.

Search Dubois County Marriage License Records

Indiana provides a free public search tool for marriage licenses at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. This database covers all Indiana counties, including Dubois County, from 1993 through the present. Enter at least one last name to search. You can also filter by county and year range to find specific Dubois County records more quickly. The tool is free and requires no login.

Search results show basic license data such as applicant names, county, and date. You cannot download a certified copy through this tool. For a certified copy, contact the Dubois County Clerk's office in Jasper. The search tool is useful for confirming that a record exists or for looking up a license number before making a formal request.

For Dubois County marriage records older than 1993, the Indiana State Library at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/ has free genealogy databases covering marriages through 1850 and from 1958 to 2018. These are helpful for family history research or for tracing records that predate the online court database.

Indiana Marriage Law and Dubois County

A Dubois County marriage license expires after 60 days, per IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana does not require a waiting period, so you can marry on the same day you pick up your license in Jasper. If the license expires before the ceremony, you have to apply again and pay the fee again. There are no extensions.

The Dubois County Clerk cannot issue a marriage license under certain conditions set by IC 31-11-4-11. These include situations where either applicant appears impaired by alcohol or drugs, is related to the other applicant closer than second cousins, or has been found mentally incompetent. Falsifying information on the application is a Level 6 felony under IC 31-11-11-1.

The Dubois County Clerk is required under IC 31-11-4-18 to keep indexed records of all marriages. These records are available to the public. After the ceremony, the signed license must be returned to the clerk, who then records the marriage. At that point, certified copies can be issued for $4.00 each. Authorized officiants in Indiana include judges, clergy, and others listed in IC 31-11-6-1, which includes the Dubois County Circuit Court judge who can perform ceremonies by appointment.

Cities in Dubois County

All residents of Dubois County apply for marriage licenses at the Clerk of the Courts in Jasper, regardless of which city or town they live in. Jasper, Ferdinand, Huntingburg, and other communities in Dubois County all use the same courthouse office for marriage license applications and certified copies. No cities in Dubois County meet the population threshold for a separate city page.

Nearby Counties

Dubois County sits in southwestern Indiana. If you live near a county border, apply in the county where you reside, as that is the requirement under Indiana law.