Huntington County Marriage License Lookup

Huntington County marriage licenses are issued through the county clerk's office at the courthouse in Huntington, Indiana. This page covers the application process, required documents, fees, and how to search or obtain copies of marriage license records from Huntington County.

Huntington County Clerk's Office

The Huntington County Clerk is located in Room 201 of the Courthouse at the county seat of Huntington, Indiana 46750. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, manages court records, oversees elections, and handles child support collection for the county. You can reach the office at (260) 358-4817. The office also maintains information about marriage license requirements on the county website.

Marriage license processing in Huntington County is by appointment. The appointment window runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The full office hours extend from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but couples applying for marriage licenses should plan to arrive within the appointment window. Call (260) 358-4817 to schedule your appointment before you make the trip to the Huntington County Courthouse. Walk-ins may be accommodated if staff is available, but an appointment is the safer route.

The Huntington County Clerk's Office is also notable for offering courthouse wedding ceremonies by appointment. If you want to marry at the courthouse rather than arranging your own venue, you can request a ceremony by contacting the clerk's office directly.

How to Apply in Huntington County

Both applicants must appear together at the Huntington County Clerk's Office. Indiana Code IC 31-11-4-3 is clear on this: both people must be present at the same time. The clerk will not process an application from one person alone, regardless of the reason. Schedule your appointment so both of you can attend at the same time.

Before your appointment, use the online pre-application starter at courts.in.gov/marriage. This Indiana Judicial Branch tool lets you enter information ahead of time so the clerk can process your application faster. Huntington County does accept online application starters, and using one can reduce the time you spend at the window on the day of your appointment.

Huntington County is one of the few Indiana counties that notes you can be married the same day the license is issued. There is no waiting period under Indiana law, and the county explicitly confirms this. Once you receive your Huntington County marriage license, you can use it that same day or any day within the 60-day validity window established under IC 31-11-4-10.

Huntington County Marriage License Requirements

The Huntington County Clerk requires valid identification from both applicants. Acceptable forms include a driver's license, state-issued ID, passport, or birth certificate. You must also know your Social Security Number. You do not need the card, but you need the number. The clerk records it on the application as required by Indiana law.

Huntington County also requires parent information for both applicants. You will need the full name, address, and birthplace of each parent. Some applicants are caught off guard by this requirement. Know your parents' information before you go, including their full legal names and where they were born. This applies even if your parents are deceased. If you genuinely do not know this information, contact the clerk's office at (260) 358-4817 in advance to ask how they handle such situations.

If either applicant has been married before, the date that prior marriage ended must be provided. A divorce decree or death certificate will be requested. The Huntington County Clerk follows IC 31-11-4-1, which requires applicants to affirm no prior marriage is still in effect. Both applicants must also be at least 18 under IC 31-11-1-4, though 16 and 17-year-olds may apply with parental consent. Under IC 31-11-4-18, both parties affirm there is no legal reason they cannot marry.

Huntington County Marriage License Fees

Huntington County adds a $1.00 document fee to the state base rate. Indiana residents pay $25.00 plus the $1.00 document fee, for a total of $26.00. Out-of-state residents pay $65.00 plus the $1.00 document fee, for a total of $66.00. These fees are current as of the time of this writing, but call (260) 358-4817 to confirm before your appointment since fees can change.

The Indiana Judicial Branch courts portal shows the pre-application process for Huntington County applicants at courts.in.gov/marriage.

The image above shows the Indiana courts marriage license application page, which covers the steps Huntington County couples take before visiting the clerk's office.

Certified copies of the Huntington County marriage license are available for $3.00 per copy. The clerk recommends getting a certified copy at the time of application, especially if you plan to change your name after marriage. Additional certified copies cost $4.00 each after the first. The clerk accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. If you pay by card, a convenience fee may apply, so ask when you schedule your appointment.

Note: Getting a certified copy of your Huntington County marriage license when you pick it up is a good idea, since you will need it for name changes with the BMV, Social Security Administration, and other agencies.

Search Huntington County Marriage Records

The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup tool at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers Huntington County marriage license records from 1993 onward. The search is free and open to anyone. Enter the name of either party, and the system will return matching records with the license date and issuing county confirmed. This is the easiest way to verify whether a Huntington County marriage license was issued for a specific person.

Huntington County records before 1993 are held in paper format at the clerk's office. Contact the clerk at (260) 358-4817 to request a search of older records by name or approximate date. The Indiana State Library's digital historical records at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy may also hold older Huntington County marriage data. For certified copies of any Huntington County marriage record, the clerk's office in Room 201 is the official source. You can also order through VitalChek with an added service fee if you cannot visit in person.

After the Huntington County License Is Issued

Once you have your Huntington County marriage license, the officiant who performs your ceremony must sign it and return it to the clerk's office within 30 days of the wedding date. This is required under IC 31-11-4-11. The couple is not responsible for returning the license, but it is a good idea to remind your officiant of this obligation before and after the ceremony.

Authorized officiants in Indiana include judges, magistrates, and ordained ministers under IC 31-11-6-1. As mentioned, Huntington County offers courthouse wedding ceremonies by appointment. If you want a judge or court official to officiate, contact the clerk's office at (260) 358-4817 to inquire about scheduling and any associated fees for that service. Once the signed license is returned and recorded by the Huntington County Clerk, the marriage becomes an official public record under IC 31-11-11-1.

Cities in Huntington County

Huntington County includes the city of Huntington as well as smaller communities like Roanoke, Andrews, and Warren. All marriage license applications for residents of Huntington County go through the Clerk's Office at the Huntington Courthouse. No cities in Huntington County meet the 25,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Huntington County is in northeast Indiana. The counties below share borders with Huntington County. Each has its own clerk's office and marriage license process.