Search Fayette County Marriage License Records

Fayette County marriage license records are handled by the County Clerk in Connersville. Lisa Witt serves as the clerk and manages both new applications and requests for copies of existing records. Whether you are getting married in Fayette County or looking up an older marriage record, this page walks you through the process, fees, and tools available to you.

Fayette County Clerk's Office

Lisa Witt is the Fayette County Clerk and oversees marriage license applications and records in Connersville. The office is at 401 N Central Ave in Connersville. This is the courthouse location where both applicants must appear together to apply for a Fayette County marriage license. Staff at the counter can help you complete the application, collect your fee, and issue the license.

Fayette County has extended Wednesday hours. The office is open until 5:00 PM on Wednesdays, while standard weekday hours run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. This is helpful for couples who work during the day and need an evening window to apply. Under IC 31-11-4-3, both applicants must appear at the same time in person. One person cannot submit the application and have the other come in later.

You can reach the Fayette County Clerk's office by phone at (765) 825-1813 or by email at clerk@co.fayette.in.us. Calling or emailing ahead is a good way to confirm current requirements or double-check anything you are unsure about before making the trip to Connersville. The Indiana Courts pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage also lets you fill in your information online to save time at the counter.

Fayette County Clerk Online

The Fayette County Clerk's website has details about office hours, marriage license requirements, and how to contact the Connersville office. The image below was captured from that page.

Check co.fayette.in.us/county-clerk/ for the latest hours and any updates to Fayette County marriage license procedures before you make your trip to Connersville.

What You Need for a Fayette County Marriage License

Both applicants must appear at the Fayette County Clerk's office in Connersville with valid photo ID. A driver's license, state-issued ID, passport, or birth certificate with photo ID are all accepted. The clerk needs your Social Security number from each applicant. You usually do not need the physical card, but have the number ready. If either person was married before, bring proof that the marriage ended. A certified divorce decree or a certified death certificate for a deceased former spouse is what you need.

Under IC 31-11-1-4, both applicants must be at least 18 years old. Those between 16 and 17 need a juvenile court order that emancipates the individual and grants approval to marry. The clerk will check for this paperwork before issuing the Fayette County marriage license. Do not forget to bring parental or court documentation if it applies to your situation.

The application also requires genealogical details for each applicant's parents: full name, last known address, and state or country of birth. If your documents are in another language, have them translated and notarized before you visit. The clerk cannot process untranslated foreign-language documents. Gather all your materials before your trip to the Connersville courthouse so the visit goes as smoothly as possible.

Note: Fayette County local policies may vary. Contact the clerk by phone or email before your visit to make sure you have everything required for that specific office.

Fayette County Marriage License Fees

Fayette County charges between $18.00 and $25.00 for Indiana residents. The range may reflect a local document fee on top of the base state fee. Out-of-state residents pay between $60.00 and $65.00. Call the clerk at (765) 825-1813 or email clerk@co.fayette.in.us to get the exact amount currently due before your visit. Bringing cash is always the safest option at Indiana county clerk offices.

Certified copies of a Fayette County marriage license cost $4.00 each. After the ceremony, the signed license is returned to the Connersville office, and the clerk records the marriage. You can then request certified copies at any time. Getting multiple copies when you apply or when you return the signed license is practical, since you may need them for name changes, insurance updates, or other legal purposes.

If you prefer to order a copy online, VitalChek at vitalchek.com handles Indiana vital record requests for a service fee. The Indiana State Department of Health also offers a state Record of Marriage for $8.00 at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/. But the certified copy of the actual Fayette County marriage license only comes from the clerk in Connersville.

Search Fayette County Marriage Licenses Online

You can search Fayette County marriage licenses for free through the Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. This database covers 1993 through the present. Enter at least one last name to search. You can also filter by county and year range. The tool is free, open to the public, and requires no account.

Search results include basic license data but not a certified copy. If you need certified documentation, contact the Fayette County Clerk in Connersville. The database is useful for finding a license date, confirming names, or locating a record number before making a formal request to the clerk's office.

For older Fayette County marriage records that predate 1993, the Indiana State Library at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/ maintains free genealogy databases. One covers marriages through 1850, and another covers 1958 through 2018. These are useful for family history research and for finding records outside the scope of the online court database.

Indiana Marriage Laws in Fayette County

A Fayette County marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued, under IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana has no waiting period. You can marry on the same day you pick up your license from the Connersville courthouse. If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires and you must apply again. No extensions are granted.

Under IC 31-11-4-11, the Fayette County Clerk cannot issue a license if either applicant appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, has been declared mentally incompetent, or if the two parties are more closely related than second cousins. Under IC 31-11-11-1, giving false information on a marriage license application is a Level 6 felony.

The Fayette County Clerk is required by IC 31-11-4-18 to keep indexed records of all marriages. These records are public and accessible to anyone who asks. Certified copies cost $4.00 each. Officiants authorized by IC 31-11-6-1 to perform ceremonies in Indiana include judges, clergy, and others designated by law. After the ceremony, the signed license goes back to the Fayette County Clerk in Connersville, where it becomes a permanent public record.

Cities in Fayette County

All Fayette County residents apply for marriage licenses at the Clerk's office in Connersville. Connersville is both the county seat and the location of the Fayette County Courthouse. No qualifying cities in Fayette County exceed the population threshold for a separate city page. All applicants from Connersville and surrounding towns use the same courthouse office.

Nearby Counties

Fayette County sits in east-central Indiana. If you live near a county line, apply at the clerk's office in the county where you reside. Indiana law requires you to apply in your county of residence.