Henry County, Indiana

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING OF A MARRIAGE LICENSE

Hours:

• Between 8:00am to 11:30pm and 1:00 to 3:30pm. Both must be present to apply.

Who:

• Indiana residents must apply in the county in which at least one resides. They can get married anywhere in the state.
• Out of state residents must apply in the county in which they plan to be married.

Age:

• 18 Years olds can get married without parent's consent.
• 17 Years olds must have both parents consents unless one parent has legal custody. The custodial parent must show proof of legal custody. Parents must also show picture I.D.
• 16 Year olds must petition the court for an order waiving the age limit. They must also have parent's consent

Fee:

• Indiana Residents: $18.00
• Residents of any other state: $60.00

Required Documents:

• Both parties must have Certified Copies of their Birth Certificates.(In English)
  
• If they cannot provide Birth Certificates, we will accept a valid Drivers License with correct address.
• If either person has been Divorced he or she must have a certified copy of their last divorce decree.
• Persons from foreign countries must have both Passports and Visas, as well as the other requirements, including a Birth Certificate. All Documents must be presented in English.

YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE ENGLISH. IF NOT, AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE NEEDED SO A TRANSLATOR CAN BE ARRANGED.

THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD AFTER THE LICENSE IS ISSUED. THE LICENSE IS VALID FOR ONLY 60 DAYS.