The fastest way to get a copy of your marriage license in Ohio is to drop into your local probate court. Give the full name of the bride and groom, the bride’s previous name and the year of the marriage.

Marriage records from 1800 to present can be obtained at the Clermont County Probate Court, 2379 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, Ohio, 45103 during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. The cost is $3.00 (cash or money order only, no personal checks) per certified copy.

1. STEP 1: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORMS FOR THE.
2. STEP 2: FILING OF FORMS WITH DEPUTY CLERK. Applicants must apply in person.
3. STEP 3: SERVICE OF NOTICE.
4. STEP 4: THE HEARING – WHAT TO EXPECT.
5. STEP 5: FINAL JUDGMENT GRANTING NAME CHANGE.

To petition for a legal name change in Ohio, contact your county’s probate court to find out what’s required. In short, you’ll have to fill out a Change of Name form explaining the reason for the name change, then get a judge to sign off on it and also take out an ad in your local paper announcing the intended change.

In Ohio, marriage records must be obtained from the county office. It is necessary to contact the Probate Judge at the local county courthouse where the records are kept. For the lookup fees in the counties of Ohio, call 614-466-2531.

Another way to search for marriage records is to check through genealogy websites. Family Search has an extensive database of historical and genealogical records. You can search for marriage records by name, place of the marriage, or relationship with another person.

Once issued, the license is valid throughout the state of Ohio for 60 days. If you do not get married within 60 days, then the license is no longer valid and you must reapply for a new license in order to get married.