Floyd County Marriage License Records

Floyd County marriage license records are maintained by the Floyd County Clerk in New Albany. Danita Burks serves as the clerk and manages all marriage license applications, certified copies, and public record requests. This page provides the office details, required documents, fees, and steps to search Floyd County marriage license records online using the state's free public lookup tool.

Floyd County Clerk's Office in New Albany

Danita Burks is the Floyd County Clerk. Her office is at 311 Hauss Square, Room 235, in the New Albany courthouse. This is where Floyd County residents go to apply for a marriage license and where officiants return the signed license after the ceremony. The clerk's office also issues certified copies and maintains the public marriage license records for Floyd County.

Floyd County borders Kentucky across the Ohio River, and New Albany sits directly across from Louisville. This location means the county has a historical tradition of couples from Kentucky and other neighboring states applying for marriage licenses here. Under IC 31-11-4-3, out-of-state residents who plan to marry in Floyd County may apply at the New Albany courthouse. Both applicants still have to appear in person together.

You can call the Floyd County Clerk at (812) 948-5411 for current information. The Indiana Courts pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage lets you enter your information online before arriving at the New Albany courthouse, which can make your visit faster.

Note: The Floyd County Clerk's office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. Plan your visit for morning or early afternoon hours to avoid missing the window.

Floyd County Clerk Website

The Floyd County Clerk's official website at floydcountyclerk.org is where you can find current office hours, contact information, and updates to marriage license procedures in New Albany. The screenshot below shows that page.

Visit floydcountyclerk.org before your trip to the New Albany courthouse to confirm current requirements and office hours for your Floyd County marriage license application.

Requirements for a Floyd County Marriage License

Both applicants must come to the Floyd County Clerk's office in New Albany at the same time. Each person needs valid photo ID. A driver's license, state-issued ID, passport, or birth certificate combined with photo ID all work. You also need to provide your Social Security number. Most people have this memorized, but if you are unsure, bring a document that shows it.

If either applicant was previously married, bring the paperwork to prove it ended. A certified divorce decree is the standard requirement. If the prior spouse passed away, bring a certified death certificate. Under IC 31-11-1-4, both applicants must be at least 18. Anyone 16 or 17 needs a juvenile court order that grants approval and fully emancipates the individual. The Floyd County Clerk will check this before issuing a license.

Floyd County's position near the Kentucky border means the office may also see applicants from Louisville and other nearby cities. Out-of-state applicants pay the higher $65.00 fee and follow the same document requirements as Indiana residents. If your documents are in a foreign language, bring a certified English translation and notarized copy. The Floyd County Clerk cannot process untranslated documents.

Floyd County Marriage License Fees

Indiana residents pay $25.00 for a Floyd County marriage license. Out-of-state residents pay $65.00. Some counties in Indiana add a $4.00 document fee to these amounts. Call the Floyd County Clerk at (812) 948-5411 to confirm the exact fee before your visit. Bringing cash is the safest approach at most Indiana county offices.

Certified copies of the Floyd County marriage license cost $4.00 each. Once the officiant returns the signed license after the ceremony, the clerk records the marriage and can issue copies. Ordering several certified copies at once is practical, as you may need them for a name change at the Social Security Administration, Indiana BMV, your employer, or a financial institution. One trip to New Albany for multiple copies is more efficient than multiple trips for one at a time.

VitalChek at vitalchek.com can process online orders for Indiana vital records if you prefer not to visit the courthouse in person. The Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/ offers a state Record of Marriage for $8.00, but that is an index record. Certified copies of the Floyd County marriage license itself are only available from the Clerk of Courts in New Albany.

Search Floyd County Marriage Licenses Online

The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is a free tool that covers all Indiana counties, including Floyd, from 1993 through the present. Search by entering at least one last name. You can filter results by county and narrow by year range. The tool is free and open to anyone without a login. It shows basic license data but not a certified copy of the document.

This database is useful if you want to confirm that a Floyd County marriage license exists, look up a date, or find applicant names before making a certified copy request. For records before 1993, the online database does not apply. You would need to contact the Floyd County Clerk in New Albany directly or use the Indiana State Library resources.

The Indiana State Library at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/ has two free marriage databases. One covers records through 1850, and another covers 1958 through 2018. These are helpful for genealogical research or tracking older Floyd County marriage records not found in the online court system.

Indiana Marriage License Law in Floyd County

A Floyd County marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date the clerk issues it, under IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana has no waiting period. You can marry the same day you receive your license from the New Albany courthouse. If the 60-day window passes without a ceremony, you must apply again and pay the fee a second time.

Under IC 31-11-4-11, the Floyd County Clerk cannot issue a marriage license if either applicant appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, has been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or if the parties are more closely related than second cousins. Giving false information on a marriage license application is a Level 6 felony under IC 31-11-11-1. All information you give the clerk must be accurate.

Under IC 31-11-4-18, the Floyd County Clerk is required to keep indexed records of all marriages. These records are public. Certified copies are available for $4.00 each. Officiants authorized under IC 31-11-6-1 to perform ceremonies include judges, clergy, and other persons authorized by Indiana law. Floyd County's history as a destination for border-state couples means the clerk's office is experienced with out-of-state applicants as well.

Cities in Floyd County

New Albany is the county seat and largest city in Floyd County. All Floyd County residents, including those in Georgetown and Greenville, apply at the same courthouse office in New Albany for their marriage license.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is in southern Indiana along the Ohio River. If you are unsure which county covers your area, apply in the county where you live under Indiana law.