Greene County Marriage License Records

Greene County marriage license records are filed with the Clerk of Courts in Bloomfield, Indiana. Jamie Thompson is the Greene County Clerk of Courts and manages all marriage license applications, certified copy requests, and public access to county marriage records. This page explains the full process for applying for a Greene County marriage license, including fees, required documents, and how to search records online using Indiana's free public lookup tool.

Greene County Clerk of Courts in Bloomfield

Jamie Thompson is the Greene County Clerk of Courts. The clerk's office is located at 1 East Main Street in Bloomfield, the county seat of Greene County. The office issues marriage licenses, records completed marriages after the ceremony, and provides certified copies upon request. Bloomfield is a small town in south-central Indiana, and the courthouse on East Main Street is where all Greene County marriage license business is handled.

Under IC 31-11-4-3, both applicants must appear in person at the same visit to the Bloomfield courthouse. One person cannot apply ahead of time while the other comes in later. The clerk's office is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (812) 384-8532 to confirm hours and any current local requirements before your trip to Bloomfield. The Greene County Clerk's website at co.greene.in.us may also have useful updates.

The Indiana Courts online pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage lets you enter your information before visiting Bloomfield. It is not required, but many couples find it saves time at the counter. Both parties still have to appear in person to sign the application and receive the license in Greene County.

Greene County Marriage License Fee Note

Greene County includes one certified copy of the marriage license with the standard $25.00 fee. This is a local benefit not all Indiana counties offer. Additional certified copies cost $4.00 each. The state's marriage license information page at courts.in.gov/marriage outlines the general rules that apply across Indiana, including what fees cover in most counties.

Visit courts.in.gov/marriage for statewide guidance on Indiana marriage license requirements, fees, and the online pre-application tool that helps Greene County couples prepare for their visit to the Bloomfield courthouse.

Greene County Marriage License Requirements

Both applicants must bring valid photo ID to the Bloomfield courthouse. A driver's license, state-issued ID, passport, or birth certificate with a separate photo ID all work. The clerk needs a Social Security number from each applicant. In most cases, you do not need the card itself, just the number. Have it ready before your visit. If either applicant was previously married, bring documentation that the marriage ended. A certified divorce decree or certified death certificate for a deceased spouse is what the clerk needs.

Under IC 31-11-1-4, both applicants must be at least 18 years old. If either person is between 16 and 17, a juvenile court order granting approval to marry and full emancipation is required. The Greene County Clerk will ask for this before issuing any license to a minor applicant. This is not waivable, so make sure any required court order is in hand before your visit to Bloomfield.

The application also asks for basic genealogical information for both applicants' parents: full name, last known address, and state or country of birth. Foreign-language documents must be translated and notarized before your visit. The clerk cannot process documents that are not in English. Gather everything ahead of time to make your visit to the East Main Street courthouse as smooth as possible.

Note: Greene County includes one free certified copy with the marriage license fee. If you need more than one copy, each additional one costs $4.00.

Greene County Marriage License Fees

Indiana residents pay $25.00 for a Greene County marriage license, and that fee includes one certified copy of the license. This is a local benefit that not all Indiana counties provide. Out-of-state residents pay $65.00. Additional certified copies cost $4.00 each. If you think you will need two or three copies, request them when you apply or when you return the signed license to the Bloomfield clerk after the ceremony.

Cash is the most common payment method at Indiana county clerk offices. Confirm with the Greene County Clerk at (812) 384-8532 whether checks or cards are also accepted before your visit. Most couples prefer to know ahead of time so there are no surprises at the counter. Bringing a little extra is always wise, especially since document fees sometimes apply on top of the base license fee.

If you prefer to order records online, VitalChek at vitalchek.com processes Indiana vital record requests with a service fee. The Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/ issues a state Record of Marriage for $8.00, but that is an index record. Certified copies of the actual Greene County marriage license come from the Clerk of Courts in Bloomfield.

Search Greene County Marriage Licenses Online

The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is a free public tool that covers all Indiana counties, including Greene County, from 1993 through the present. Search by entering at least one last name. Filter by county and year range to narrow results. No account or fee is required. The search results show basic license data but not a certified copy.

This tool is the right starting point if you want to verify that a Greene County marriage license exists, look up a date, or find information before requesting a certified copy from the Bloomfield clerk. For records before 1993, the online court database does not apply. Contact the Greene County Clerk directly or use the State Library databases described below.

The Indiana State Library at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/ has two free genealogy databases. One covers marriages through 1850, and the other covers 1958 through 2018. Both include Greene County and are open to the public at no charge. These resources are especially helpful for genealogical research or locating older records not found in the court lookup system.

Indiana Marriage Laws and Greene County

A Greene 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 Bloomfield courthouse. If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires and a new application is required.

Under IC 31-11-4-11, the Greene County Clerk cannot issue a license if either applicant appears under the influence of drugs or alcohol, has been adjudicated incompetent, or if the parties are related closer than second cousins. Giving false information on the application is a Level 6 felony under IC 31-11-11-1.

The Greene County Clerk is required by IC 31-11-4-18 to maintain indexed, publicly accessible records of all marriages. Anyone can request to see these records. Certified copies cost $4.00 each (the first is included in the license fee). Ceremonies may be performed by officiants authorized under IC 31-11-6-1, which includes judges, clergy, and others designated by Indiana law. After the ceremony, the signed license is returned to the Bloomfield courthouse and becomes part of the permanent public record.

Cities in Greene County

All Greene County residents apply for marriage licenses at the Clerk of Courts in Bloomfield. Bloomfield is the county seat and the location of the East Main Street courthouse. No cities in Greene County meet the population threshold for a separate city page. Residents of Linton, Jasonville, Worthington, and other communities in Greene County all use the same Bloomfield office for their marriage license applications.

Nearby Counties

Greene County is in south-central Indiana. Apply in the county where you reside. If your county is unclear, the Indiana state government can confirm your county of residence based on your address.