Miami County Marriage License Records

Miami County marriage licenses are handled by the Miami County Clerk of Circuit Court in Peru, Indiana. Both parties must appear in person at the courthouse on North Broadway. The clerk's office has a dedicated marriage license contact, Tamorah Baker, who handles these applications. To search existing Miami County marriage records, use the free state portal at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL.

Miami County Clerk of Circuit Court

The Miami County Clerk, Sherry Raber, runs the clerk's office in Peru. The office is at 25 N Broadway, Room 108. Tamorah Baker is the specific contact for marriage license questions. If you call ahead, ask for the marriage license department or use the direct extension. This can save time if you have questions about what to bring or whether your documents are in order before you make the drive to Peru.

Peru is the county seat of Miami County in north-central Indiana. The county lies south of Wabash and Cass counties. The clerk's office is open weekdays during standard business hours. Both applicants must appear together. Miami County has specific rules about residency when at least one party lives in Indiana, which you should read below before your visit.

The Miami County Clerk marriage license page at miamicountyin.gov has a summary of requirements. You can also look up marriage records through the state's public lookup tool and court case records through mycase.in.gov.

How to Apply for a Miami County Marriage License

Both applicants must appear together at the Miami County Clerk's office under IC 31-11-4-3. The state online pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage can be completed before your visit, but it does not replace the in-person step.

Valid ID is required. Miami County accepts a driver's license, state ID, birth certificate, military ID, or passport. Your Social Security number is required on the application. Miami County also asks for your mother's maiden name and your parents' place of birth. Have this information ready when you go in. If you were previously married, you must state the date that marriage ended and provide documentation if the clerk requests it.

Miami County has specific residency rules worth noting. If at least one of you is an Indiana resident, that person must be from Miami County to apply here. If neither of you lives in Indiana, you are free to apply in Miami County as out-of-state applicants. Out-of-state couples must intend to marry in Miami County. The Indiana law under IC 31-11-4-1 governs which county you may apply in.

Miami County also has a more detailed age policy. Both parties must be 18 or older. Seventeen-year-olds need parents or legal guardians to sign consent. Sixteen-year-olds need parents or guardians plus a court order. These age requirements align with IC 31-11-1-4. The clerk's office can walk you through the process if either applicant is a minor.

Once issued, the Miami County marriage license is valid for 60 days under IC 31-11-4-10. There is no waiting period in Indiana. The officiant must return the signed license to the Miami County Clerk within 30 days of the ceremony per IC 31-11-4-18.

Note: Miami County has no waiting period between application and the date of marriage.

Miami County Marriage License Fees

Indiana residents pay $25.00. Out-of-state couples pay $65.00. Certified copies cost $4.00 each. Fee levels are set in part by state statute under IC 31-11-4-11. Confirm accepted payment methods with the clerk's office before your visit. Certified copies of the Miami County marriage license are used for legal name changes and updating official documents.

You can also get certified Indiana marriage records through the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/ or through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for online ordering with an added service fee.

Cities in Miami County

Miami County includes Peru, Bunker Hill, Denver, and Macy. No city in Miami County meets the population threshold for a separate city page on this site. All county residents apply for marriage licenses at the Miami County Clerk of Circuit Court in Peru.

Communities in Miami County include Peru, Bunker Hill, Denver, Macy, Converse, and numerous townships. All apply at 25 N Broadway, Room 108, Peru, IN 46970.

Nearby Counties

Miami County sits in north-central Indiana. These neighboring counties each have clerk offices for marriage licenses.