Hamilton County Marriage Licenses
Last Updated: August 2026
Couples getting married in Indiana can obtain a marriage license through the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office when at least one applicant is a Hamilton County resident. If both applicants live outside Indiana, they may apply in Hamilton County only when the marriage will take place in Hamilton County.
Quick Answer
Start by completing the marriage-license application online. Then schedule an Application Meeting with the Hamilton County Clerk.
Hamilton County Clerk’s Office
1 Hamilton County Square, Suite 106
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-776-9629
Marriage-license application hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Application meetings are by appointment only and may be completed in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Marriage License Fee
Hamilton County currently charges:
| Applicant Residency | Fee |
|---|---|
| Indiana residents | $25 |
| Both applicants from outside Indiana | $65 |
The fee includes two certified copies of the completed marriage license. Credit-card payments have an additional convenience fee.
How to Apply
The process is fairly simple:
- Complete the online application.
- Schedule an Application Meeting with the Clerk’s Office.
- Both applicants attend the same appointment, either virtually or in person.
- The Clerk reviews and processes the application.
- Your marriage license is issued.
Schedule a Marriage Application Meeting
What You’ll Need
Both applicants should be prepared to provide:
- Social Security number, if one has been issued
- Proof of date of birth
- Information about previous marriages
- Parents’ full names and birth information
Accepted proof of age includes a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID, birth certificate, military ID or passport.
Indiana does not require a blood test or witnesses to obtain a marriage license.
Where Should You Apply?
If one or both applicants live in Hamilton County, you can obtain your license through the Hamilton County Clerk and use it for a marriage anywhere in Indiana.
If neither applicant lives in Indiana, you must obtain the license from the Indiana county where the marriage ceremony will take place.
How Long Is the License Good For?
A Hamilton County marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued.
The marriage must take place before the license expires. Otherwise, you’ll need to apply again and pay another fee.
After the ceremony, the officiant must return the completed and signed marriage license within 30 days. The Clerk then records it and sends the couple their two certified copies.
Local Tips
- Complete the online application before scheduling your appointment.
- Both applicants must attend the same Application Meeting.
- Have your Social Security numbers available, but you don’t need to bring the actual cards.
- Bring acceptable proof of birth date.
- Remember that the license expires after 60 days.
- If you’ve been married previously, have the date and manner the most recent marriage ended.
- Virtual appointments are available if getting to the Noblesville office is inconvenient.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a marriage license in Hamilton County?
The current fee is $25 for Indiana residents and $65 when both applicants are out-of-state residents. Both include two certified copies.
Do both people have to be present?
Yes. Both applicants must attend the same Application Meeting. Hamilton County offers both in-person and virtual appointments.
Is there a waiting period?
Hamilton County’s process allows the license to be issued once the application requirements are completed; the license is then valid for 60 days.
Do we need witnesses?
No. Indiana no longer requires witnesses for the marriage-license process.
Can I search Hamilton County marriage records online?
Indiana provides an online Marriage License Public Lookup containing many marriage records from 1993 to the present.
Search Indiana Marriage License Records
Related Pages
Official Resources
Hamilton County Clerk – Marriage Licenses
Application steps, fees, appointments and marriage-license requirements.
Hamilton County Marriage Licenses
Hamilton County – Schedule an Application Meeting
Schedule an in-person or virtual marriage-license appointment.
Schedule an Application Meeting
Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup
Search publicly available Indiana marriage-license records.
Summary
Hamilton County residents can begin their marriage-license application online and then complete an in-person or virtual appointment with the Hamilton County Clerk. The current fee is $25 for Indiana residents, and the license is valid for 60 days.