Morgan County Marriage License Lookup

Morgan County marriage licenses are issued by the Morgan County Clerk of Circuit Court in Martinsville, Indiana. Both applicants must appear in person at the courthouse to apply. The clerk's office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM, so plan your visit around those hours. To search existing Morgan County marriage license records, use the free Indiana portal at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL.

Morgan County Clerk of Circuit Court

The Morgan County Clerk, Tammy Parker, oversees marriage license applications for the county. The office is at the Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, which is the county seat south of Indianapolis. The clerk's office at the courthouse address is 10 East Washington Street. There is also an alternate address at 180 S. Main Street if you need to mail documents. Call ahead to confirm which location to visit for your in-person application.

One thing to note: the Morgan County Clerk's office closes for a lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM each weekday. If you plan to visit around that time, arrive before noon or wait until after 1:00 PM. This is different from many Indiana county clerk offices that stay open through the lunch hour. Otherwise, hours are standard: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The image above shows the Morgan County government website. The clerk's marriage license page is at morgancounty.in.gov. Online case records for Morgan County are available at mycase.in.gov.

Applying for a Morgan County Marriage License

Both parties must appear together in person at the Morgan County Clerk's office under IC 31-11-4-3. You can start the online pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage before your visit to save some time at the counter. The clerk's office allows same-day marriages after the license is issued, as Indiana has no waiting period.

Bring valid identification for both applicants. A driver's license, state ID, or passport works. Your Social Security numbers are required on the application. Morgan County notes that you need to provide the Social Security number but not necessarily show the actual card. If you were previously married, you need to know the date that prior marriage ended. Some counties require a certified copy of the divorce decree; check with the Morgan County Clerk beforehand to be sure.

Under IC 31-11-4-1, Indiana requires disclosure of any previous marriages before issuing a license. Both parties must meet the basic eligibility requirements set by state law. Age requirements come from IC 31-11-1-4: both must be 18 or older, with parental consent required for those 16 or 17.

The Morgan County marriage license is valid for 60 days under IC 31-11-4-10. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to the Morgan County Clerk within 30 days per IC 31-11-4-18. This filing step creates the official record in Morgan County.

Note: The Morgan County Clerk's office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM every weekday. Plan your visit to arrive before noon or after 1:00 PM.

Morgan County Marriage License Fees

Indiana residents pay $25.00 for a Morgan County marriage license. Out-of-state couples pay $65.00. Certified copies cost $4.00 each. These fees are partly anchored in state statute under IC 31-11-4-11. Call the clerk to confirm current payment methods before your visit.

Certified copies of the Morgan County marriage license are used to update your name on a driver's license, Social Security card, and other official documents. You can also get certified Indiana marriage records through the Indiana Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages/ or through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for online ordering.

Morgan County Marriage License Records

The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers all Indiana counties from 1993 to present, including Morgan County. It is free to use. Search by name to find a marriage license issued in Morgan County. The tool shows the date and county of issuance.

For older Morgan County records, the Indiana State Library holds historical marriage records in its digital archive at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/. The Morgan County Clerk can handle records requests for filings not found in the online tools. Court case records for the county are at mycase.in.gov. If you need a certified copy, contact the clerk's office directly or use the state vital records options above.

Cities in Morgan County

Morgan County includes Martinsville, Mooresville, Monrovia, and other smaller communities. No city in Morgan County meets the population threshold for a separate city page on this site. All residents apply for marriage licenses at the Morgan County Clerk of Circuit Court in Martinsville.

Communities in Morgan County include Martinsville, Mooresville, Monrovia, Brooklyn, Morgantown, and rural townships. All apply at 10 East Washington Street, Martinsville, IN 46151.

Nearby Counties

Morgan County sits south of Indianapolis and borders several other Indiana counties. Check which county you live in before applying for a marriage license.