How to Get a Copy of a Marriage Certificate in Hamilton County, Ohio
If you file your completed marriage license in Hamilton County, you will receive one certified copy of your marriage license, as this is included in the original marriage license fee. However, you may need additional copies to prove your change of name. The Hamilton County Probate Court allows you to order additional certified or exemplified copies of your marriage certificate via fax, e-mail, mail or in person. However, in-person or postal mail options may be more practical since you must still retrieve the copies in person after emailing or faxing a request.
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Things You'll Need
- Cash
- Credit card (optional)
- Credit/debit card (optional)
- Computer printer
- Cashier's check
- Money order (optional)
- Self addressed, stamped envelope
Instructions
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In-person
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Go to the main or suburban Marriage License Department office of the Hamilton County Probate Court.
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Ask for the Application for Certified Abstract of Marriage form or the Application for Exemplified/Authenticated Abstract of Marriage form, and fill it out.
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Pay the fee with cash, a credit card or a credit/debit card.
By Mail
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Fill out the Application for Certified Abstract of Marriage PDF or the Application for Exemplified/Authenticated Abstract of Marriage PDF that is located on the Hamilton County Probate Court's website.
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Print out the PDF application.
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Fill out a $2 cashier's check or money order for the Certified Abstract of Marriage certificate or a $3 cashier's check or money order for the Exemplified/Authenticated Abstract of Marriage certificate.
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Mail the completed application form, payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address listed on the application form.
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Tips & Warnings
The Hamilton County Probate Court website can only release marriage certificates that were purchased and filed in the county.
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