Find Rush County Marriage License Records

Rush County marriage licenses are issued at the County Clerk's office in Rushville. Both applicants must appear together in person, show valid photo ID, and pay the fee when they apply. This page explains how to apply for a Rush County marriage license, what to bring, how much you'll pay, and how to search for marriage records in the county.

Rush County Clerk Office

The Rush County Clerk handles all marriage license applications in the county. The office is at 101 East Second Street in Rushville and is open Monday through Friday. Staff maintain all Rush County marriage records, including older files, and can help with searches, applications, and certified copies. The clerk can be contacted by phone at (765) 932-2086 or by fax at (765) 932-4165.

The Rush County Clerk's website at rushcounty.in.gov/clerk has current contact information and may list any updates to hours or procedures. You can also email the clerk's office at clerk@rushcounty.in.gov with general questions before your visit. The Indiana Courts pre-application tool at courts.in.gov/marriage lets you fill in your information online beforehand, which can speed up the process at the Rushville courthouse.

The screenshot above is from the Rush County Clerk's official website, which provides current contact details and service information for the Rushville office.

Getting a Rush County Marriage License

Both people getting married must go to the Rush County Courthouse in Rushville at the same time. You cannot complete the application by phone, mail, or with only one person present. Under IC 31-11-4-3, both applicants must appear before the clerk. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, passport, state photo ID, or military card all meet the requirement. Each person must also provide their Social Security number. This is required to complete and correctly file the license.

Indiana does not have a waiting period. You can hold your ceremony the same day you pick up the Rush County marriage license. The license is valid for 60 days under IC 31-11-4-10. If you don't use it before then, it expires and you must reapply. No blood test is required in Indiana. You must be at least 18 to apply without parental consent under IC 31-11-1-4. Those who are 16 or 17 must have a parent or legal guardian present at the clerk's office.

If either applicant has been married before, you must bring proof the prior marriage ended. A certified divorce decree or a death certificate for the prior spouse is required. Regular photocopies may not be accepted at the Rush County Clerk's office. Bring certified versions to avoid problems.

Note: Rush County charges among the lower fees in Indiana at $18 for residents, which is worth knowing if you have flexibility on where to apply.

Rush County Marriage License Cost

Indiana residents pay $18.00 for a Rush County marriage license. Out-of-state applicants pay $60.00. These are some of the lower fees among Indiana counties. Pay the fee when you apply at the Rushville courthouse. Call (765) 932-2086 ahead of time to confirm accepted payment forms. Having cash or a check ready is usually the safest choice.

Certified copies of the Rush County marriage record are available after the clerk has processed and recorded the returned license. Certified copies are commonly needed for name changes on a Social Security card, driver's license, or passport. The clerk can tell you the current copy fee. You can also ask via email at clerk@rushcounty.in.gov.

Rush County Marriage Record Lookup

Indiana's free public marriage license search tool at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers records from 1993 to the present for all Indiana counties, including Rush. Enter a name to find the issue date, the names of both parties, and the county. This is the quickest way to verify a recent Rush County marriage license without going to Rushville.

For older records before 1993, contact the Rush County Clerk at (765) 932-2086 or email clerk@rushcounty.in.gov. Older files are stored at the courthouse and require a manual search. The Indiana State Library has digitized historical vital records at digital.statelib.lib.in.us that may include older Rush County marriage data. The Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages also maintains vital marriage records. You can order certified copies through VitalChek online if visiting Rushville is not practical.

Rush County and Indiana Marriage Law

The Rush County Clerk follows Indiana's marriage statutes. IC 31-11-4-1 defines who may issue marriage licenses and what the application must contain. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the completed license to the Rush County Clerk within 30 days under IC 31-11-4-18. The clerk records the marriage and the record becomes a permanent public document under IC 31-11-6-1. Anyone may request a copy.

Officiants must be legally authorized under IC 31-11-11-1. Judges, magistrates, and licensed ministers qualify. If your officiant is ordained through an online service, confirm their legal status in Indiana before the wedding. Under IC 31-11-4-11, the officiant must provide each couple with a marriage certificate at the time of the ceremony. Keep this as a backup while you wait for the Rush County Clerk to process the returned license.

Note: Military applicants and those with urgent circumstances should contact the clerk directly, as some counties make accommodations for active-duty personnel.

Cities in Rush County

Rushville is the county seat and main city in Rush County. Carthage and Milroy are smaller communities in the area. No Rush County cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site, but all county residents apply for marriage licenses at the Rush County Courthouse in Rushville.

Nearby Counties

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