Search Scott County Marriage License Records

Scott County marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk in Scottsburg. Both applicants must appear together, show valid ID, and pay the license fee when they apply. This page explains how to apply for a Scott County marriage license, what to bring, how much it costs, and how to search for marriage records in the county.

Scott County Clerk Office

The Scott County Clerk handles all marriage license applications in the county. The office is at 1 East McClain Avenue in Scottsburg. Staff maintain Scott County marriage records going back many years and can assist with new applications, record searches, and certified copies. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

The Scott County marriage license page at scottcounty.in.gov/201/Marriage-License has local information on applying, including what documents to bring and specific county requirements. Check this page before your visit to confirm any current updates. If you have questions about prior marriages or document requirements, call the clerk's office before making the drive to Scottsburg. The Indiana Courts pre-application at courts.in.gov/marriage lets you submit your information online before your in-person visit, which can save time at the counter.

The screenshot above is from the Scott County marriage license page, which outlines what applicants need and how to reach the clerk's office in Scottsburg.

Applying for a Scott County Marriage License

Both people getting married must appear at the Scott County Clerk's office in Scottsburg at the same time. You cannot apply by mail or with just one person present. Under IC 31-11-4-3, both applicants must appear in person before the clerk. Bring valid government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, passport, state ID, or military ID all work. Each person must also provide their Social Security number. This is required by Indiana law to complete the application.

There is no waiting period in Indiana. Once you have the Scott County marriage license, you can hold the ceremony the same day. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue under IC 31-11-4-10. 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 at the clerk's office.

If either applicant has been married before, bring the certified divorce decree or a death certificate for the prior spouse. Plain copies are typically not accepted. Bring the official certified version to avoid delays at the Scottsburg courthouse.

Note: There is no residency requirement to apply in Scott County. Any Indiana resident can get a license from any county clerk.

Scott County Marriage License Fee

Scott County charges $25.00 for Indiana residents and $60.00 for out-of-state applicants. This is a relatively standard rate for Indiana counties. Pay when you apply. Contact the clerk's office before visiting to confirm which payment methods are accepted. Not all county offices process credit cards, so having cash or a check is often the better choice.

Certified copies of the Scott County marriage record are available after the clerk has processed and recorded the returned license. Certified copies are commonly needed for name changes, insurance updates, and legal matters. Contact the clerk to get the current copy fee rate.

Scott County Marriage Record Search

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

For records before 1993, contact the Scott County Clerk directly. Older records are at the courthouse and require a manual search by staff. The Indiana State Library maintains historical vital records at digital.statelib.lib.in.us that may include older Scott County marriage data. The Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages also holds vital marriage records. You can order certified copies online through VitalChek if visiting Scottsburg is not possible.

Scott County and Indiana Marriage Statutes

All marriage licenses in Scott County follow Indiana's marriage laws. IC 31-11-4-1 defines who may issue a license and what the application requires. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the completed license to the Scott 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.

Officiants must be legally authorized under IC 31-11-11-1. Judges, licensed ministers, and other officials recognized by Indiana law can perform marriages. If you're using a friend or family member ordained online, check their status against Indiana law before the ceremony. Under IC 31-11-4-11, the officiant must give the couple a marriage certificate at the time of the ceremony. Keep this document while you wait for the Scott County Clerk to process the returned license.

Note: After the record is filed with the Scott County Clerk, you can order certified copies to use for name changes and other legal purposes.

Cities in Scott County

Scottsburg is the county seat and main city in Scott County. Austin and Lexington are other communities in the area. No Scott County cities meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site, but all county residents apply for marriage licenses at the Scott County Courthouse in Scottsburg.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Scott County in southeastern Indiana. You can apply for a marriage license at any Indiana county clerk's office regardless of your home county.