How do we get a marriage license in Ohio?

The probate court in each of Ohio’s 88 counties is the only agency in this state authorized to issue a marriage license. To apply for a marriage license, you must go to the probate court of the county in which one or the other of you lives. If neither of you is an Ohio resident, you must apply in the county where the marriage will be solemnized.

Both of you must appear at the probate court in person and state under oath the following: name, age, residence, place of birth, occupation, Social Security number, father's name and mother’s maiden name, if known, and the name of the person expected to solemnize the marriage, if known. The probate court may ask each of you for a birth certificate showing your age or proof of other pertinent facts, as well as a photo ID. If one or both of you has been married before, you must include in your application the names of the parties to that marriage and the names of any minor children. If either one of you has been divorced, you must provide the places, dates and case numbers of the divorces. Also, you must present a certified copy of the most recent divorce decree at the time you apply.

The probate court in each of Ohio’s 88 counties has set a fee for the marriage license. Check with your local probate court for this cost. (Copied from ohiobar.org)