Montgomery County Marriage License Records

Montgomery County marriage licenses are issued by the Montgomery County Clerk of the Circuit Court in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Both applicants must appear in person at the courthouse. You can complete an online application before your visit through the state courts portal. To search existing Montgomery County marriage license records, use the free Indiana public lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL.

Montgomery County Clerk of the Circuit Court

The Montgomery County Clerk, Sondra Sixberry, oversees the marriage license office in Crawfordsville. The office is on East Main Street, which runs through the center of Crawfordsville. The county seat is the main city in Montgomery County, located in west-central Indiana between Indianapolis and the Illinois border. The clerk's office hours are slightly extended compared to some counties, running until 4:30 PM on weekdays.

The Montgomery County Clerk also offers appointment scheduling for marriage license applications. This is a convenience that not all Indiana counties provide. If you prefer a set time rather than waiting in line, check the clerk's website for the appointment form. Both applicants still need to come in together regardless of whether you book an appointment.

The screenshot above shows the Montgomery County government website. The clerk's marriage license page is at montgomerycounty.in.gov. The clerk offers both a walk-in option and an online marriage application to start the process before your visit.

Applying for a Montgomery County Marriage License

Both applicants must appear in person together at the Montgomery County Clerk's office under IC 31-11-4-3. One party must be a resident of Montgomery County to apply here. If neither of you lives in Indiana, you may apply as out-of-state applicants at the higher fee rate. You can complete the online pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage before your visit to save time at the counter.

Valid ID is required for both applicants. A driver's license, state ID, or similar government-issued photo ID is standard. Your Social Security number is required on the application. If you were previously married, you must give the date that prior marriage ended. Bring documentation if you have it. Under IC 31-11-4-1, these disclosures are required before any Indiana county can issue a marriage license.

The license is valid for 60 days from issue under IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana has no waiting period, so you can marry the same day you receive the license. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to the Montgomery County Clerk within 30 days per IC 31-11-4-18.

Note: Montgomery County offers appointment scheduling for marriage license applications, which can reduce your wait time at the clerk's office.

Montgomery County Marriage License Fees

The application fee is $25.00 for Indiana residents. Certified copies of the license cost $4.00 each. Out-of-state couples pay $65.00. Fees are partly set by Indiana statute under IC 31-11-4-11. The clerk's office can tell you what payment methods are accepted.

Certified copies of your Montgomery County marriage license are needed for legal name changes on your driver's license, Social Security record, passport, and other documents. You can also request certified copies of Indiana marriage records through the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/ or through VitalChek at vitalchek.com.

Searching Montgomery County Marriage Records

The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is free and covers all Indiana counties from 1993 to present, including Montgomery County. Search by name to find a marriage license. The tool shows the basic issuance data without revealing the full application contents.

For older Montgomery County marriage records, the Indiana State Library maintains a digital historical archive at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/. The Montgomery County Clerk can assist with records requests for filings not covered by the online tools. Court records for Montgomery County are also accessible at mycase.in.gov.

Eligibility and Who Can Perform the Ceremony

Both applicants must be at least 18 years old under IC 31-11-1-4. Those who are 16 or 17 can apply with parental consent. Minors under 16 need both parental consent and a court order. The Montgomery County Clerk can explain the extra steps if either applicant is a minor.

Indiana law under IC 31-11-6-1 defines who can legally perform a marriage. Clergy members, judges, mayors within their county, city and town clerks, and various state officials may all officiate. The signed license must be filed with the Montgomery County Clerk after the ceremony per IC 31-11-11-1. Filing the license creates the official marriage record.

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County includes Crawfordsville, Ladoga, New Market, and other smaller towns. No city in Montgomery County meets the population threshold for a separate city page on this site. All residents apply for marriage licenses at the Montgomery County Clerk of the Circuit Court in Crawfordsville.

Communities in Montgomery County include Crawfordsville, Waveland, Ladoga, Linden, Darlington, New Ross, and rural townships. All apply at 100 E Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is in west-central Indiana. These neighboring counties each have clerk offices for marriage licenses.