How Do I Obtain an Old Marriage License in Indiana?
A copy of an old marriage license or certificate may be needed for a variety of purposes such as a legal transaction or for completing a family tree. If you need a copy of a marriage license or certificate issued in Indiana, you will need to contact the county clerk where the license was issued or pay a company to conduct the search for you.
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Marriage License
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An Indiana marriage license is what a couple is required to obtain from the county clerk to legally marry. The license is applied for prior to the wedding date and is good for 60 days. A license does not indicate the marriage took place, only that the couple were granted permission by the county to get married.
Marriage Certificate
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An Indiana marriage certificate is the document filed by the person who performed the ceremony once the couple is legally married. The certificate must be signed by the officiant, filed with the county clerk and serves as legal documentation of the marriage.
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Copies
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Whether you need a copy of a marriage license or a marriage certificate from Indiana you will have to apply directly to the county clerk where the license or certificate was issued. Unlike some other states, married licenses and certificates are not available from the Indiana Department of Health. You may also use a fee-based company to conduct the search for you.
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