Pulaski County Marriage License Records

Pulaski County marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk in Winamac. Both applicants must appear in person together to apply, bring valid photo ID, and pay the fee at the time of application. This guide covers how to apply for a Pulaski County marriage license, what documents are required, what fees to expect, and how to look up marriage records in the county.

Pulaski County Clerk Office

JoLynn Behny serves as the Pulaski County Clerk. The office is at 112 East Main Street in Winamac and handles all marriage license applications filed in the county. Staff can help with the application process, searches for older records, and obtaining certified copies after the marriage has been recorded. The clerk's office is open weekdays during regular business hours.

The Pulaski County Clerk's website has been at gov.pulaskionline.org/clerk, though that page has had availability issues. If you can't access the site, the best way to get current information is to call the office directly at (574) 946-3313. The fax number is (574) 946-4953. Calling ahead before your visit helps you confirm what documents to bring, especially if either applicant has been married before or has questions about ID requirements.

Indiana Courts provides a statewide pre-application form at courts.in.gov/marriage that lets you submit your information online before you visit the Pulaski County Courthouse. This is optional but can save time when you arrive.

Applying for a Pulaski County Marriage License

Both applicants must go to the Pulaski County Clerk in Winamac at the same time. This is a requirement under IC 31-11-4-3. You cannot apply on separate days or have one person fill out the form for both. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, passport, state ID card, or military ID all qualify. Each person applying must also provide their Social Security number. The clerk uses this to complete and verify the application.

There is no waiting period in Indiana. Once you pick up the Pulaski County marriage license, you can hold your ceremony the same day if you choose. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue under IC 31-11-4-10. After 60 days, the license expires and you would have to apply again. No blood test is required. The minimum age without parental consent is 18 under IC 31-11-1-4. Applicants who are 16 or 17 must have a parent or legal guardian present.

If either applicant was previously married, bring a certified divorce decree or death certificate for the prior spouse. A plain copy of these documents may not be accepted. Bring the certified version to avoid problems at the window. The clerk can tell you exactly what form is required if you call ahead.

Note: There is no residency requirement to apply in Pulaski County. Anyone can get a license from any Indiana county, regardless of where they live.

Pulaski County Marriage License Cost

Indiana residents pay $25.00 for a Pulaski County marriage license. Out-of-state applicants pay $65.00. These fees are due when you apply. Contact the Pulaski County Clerk at (574) 946-3313 to find out what payment methods are accepted at the office. Not all county clerk offices process credit cards, so having cash or a check ready is often the safer choice.

Certified copies of the marriage record are available after the ceremony has been completed, the officiant has returned the license to the clerk, and the marriage has been recorded. The clerk can tell you the current copy fee. Certified copies are typically needed for name changes on a Social Security card or driver's license, for updating insurance, or for other legal and financial purposes.

Search Pulaski County Marriage Records

Indiana provides a free statewide marriage license search at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. This tool covers records from 1993 through the present for all Indiana counties, including Pulaski. Enter a name to find when the license was issued, the names of both parties, and the county. This is the fastest way to verify a recent Pulaski County marriage record.

For older records, contact the clerk's office directly at (574) 946-3313. Records before 1993 are stored at the courthouse and require a manual search. The Indiana State Library has digitized older vital records collections at digital.statelib.lib.in.us that may include Pulaski County marriage data. The Indiana State Department of Health maintains marriage records at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages. You can also order certified copies through the statewide service at VitalChek if you can't travel to Winamac.

The state also provides public records information through its courts portal. Screenshots of the statewide database search interface are available on the Indiana Courts website at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL.

The above screenshot is from the Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup, which is the free statewide tool for finding Pulaski County and other Indiana marriage records from 1993 onward.

Indiana Marriage Law and Pulaski County

The Pulaski County Clerk follows Indiana's marriage statutes. IC 31-11-4-1 defines who may issue marriage licenses and what must be included in the application. After the wedding, the officiant must return the completed license to the Pulaski County Clerk within 30 days, as required by IC 31-11-4-18. The clerk records the marriage and forwards data to the state health department. Records become permanent public documents under IC 31-11-6-1.

Officiants performing marriage ceremonies in Indiana must be legally authorized under IC 31-11-11-1. This includes judges, magistrates, and ordained ministers. If you're using someone ordained through an online service, confirm their legal status before the ceremony. Under IC 31-11-4-11, the officiant must provide each couple with a marriage certificate at the time of the ceremony. Keep this document safe while you wait for the clerk's office to process and record the returned license.

Cities in Pulaski County

Winamac is the county seat of Pulaski County and is home to the courthouse where marriage licenses are issued. Medaryville and Francesville are other small communities in the area. No Pulaski County cities reach the population threshold for individual city pages on this site, but all residents apply for marriage licenses at the courthouse in Winamac.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pulaski County. You can apply for a marriage license at any Indiana county clerk's office, not just the one in your home county.