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Marriage License:
One of the last items on
your list of wedding to-do’s is in all actuality, the most important!
Getting
married is a legal act, and it will require a marriage license to make your
union official. Obtaining a marriage license is a very simple procedure
involving only a short trip to the probate court located in your residing
county courthouse.
If either
you or your fiancé reside in the state of Ohio, one applicant must provide
proof of residency in that county. Even though you may get married in a
different county within Ohio, - you must apply for the marriage license in
the county in which you live. If
neither of you is a resident of Ohio but plan on getting married within the
state, you must apply and get married within the same county. If you are an Ohio resident but getting
married in another state, you must apply in the other state.
Some
counties in the state of Ohio DO have a waiting period to receive your license, so it
would be wise to apply a few weeks early.
Licenses
are valid for sixty days only.
You
will want extra certified copies of your license.
They’ll need to be submitted when applying to change your name and to
update your social security card, driver's license, and passport with your new
married name.
Requirements
vary from county to county, so if you have any further questions call the Marriage License
Department at your issuing county's courthouse.
Remember, most government offices are closed on holidays.
Contrary
to popular belief, a blood test is not required in Ohio.
After
the wedding, your officiant will send your signed license to the marriage
license bureau. It is then the couple’s responsibility to
request a copy of their marriage licenses from the court for a small fee.
What You’ll Need...
- Birth certificates (proof
of age)
- Photo
identification
- Parental
consent if underage (usually
16-17
you may also need
court consent)
- Proof of citizenship and/or
residence
- Death
certificate if widowed
- Divorce decree if divorced
- Cash for associated fees
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