Marriage Licenses
Judge David B. Bennett
Probate Court Local Rules of Court:
Probate Court Local Rules Of Court
Fee Schedule:
Juvenile Court Fees
Probate Court Fees
Court of Common Pleas Probate Division:
Probate Court
Probate Online Documents/Forms
Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division:
Juvenile Court Local Rules Of Court
Juvenile Court
Juvenile Online Documents/Forms
Juvenile Probation
Who May Apply?
Both applicants are required by law to appear in the Probate Court to obtain their marriage license. No Appointment is necessary.
Both applicants must provide a valid photo ID or birth certificate and know their social security number. All social security numbers are held in confidence and do not become a part of the Court’s public records.
Both applicants must swear, or affirm, that all information and testimony is true, correct, and complete.
Both must be at least 18 years old, not nearer of kin than second cousins, and not having a husband or wife living.
According to new legislation effective April 8, 2019, the Ohio Revised Code section 3101.02 states:
“(A) If both persons to be joined in marriage are the age of seventeen years, they may be joined in marriage only if the juvenile court has filed a consent to the marriage under section 3101.04 of the Revised Code.
(B) If only one person is the age of seventeen years, that person may be joined in marriage only if both of the following apply:
(1) The juvenile court has filed a consent to the marriage under section 3101.04 of the Revised Code.
(2) The other person to be joined in marriage is not more than four years older.”
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101.02v1
If you are getting married in the State of Ohio and are a resident of Ohio you must obtain your license within the county where either applicant resides. The license is valid anywhere in the State of Ohio. If you are not a resident of Ohio, but are getting married in Ohio, you must obtain your license in the county where the ceremony will take place.
Other Info
If the marriage ended in divorce or dissolution, the applicant(s) must provide a certified copy of the most recent divorce/dissolution decree.
Applicants are not required to produce copies of death certificates, but must know the date of death.
After the application is accepted, there is no waiting period to receive the license. The license is valid for 60 days from its date of issuance. However, if you reside out of State or a minor, there is a five (5) day waiting period.
How do we get a certified copy (proof of marriage) of our marriage abstract?
If the Marriage License was issued in Guernsey County, Ohio, a certified copy (proof of marriage) of the marriage may be obtained from the Probate Court. The cost is $2.00 for each certified copy.
The fee for the license is $50.00. Cash, check, or card*. The Marriage License fee is non-refundable.
*2.35% convenience fee for cards
Only an ordained or licensed officiant who is registered with the Secretary of the State of Ohio, a Municipal or County Court judge, or the mayor of any village.
To find out if your minister is registered with the Secretary of State, call (877)-767-6446 or visit http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/recordsIndexes/
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday – 8:30 pm. to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Phone: (740) 432-9262
Fax: (740) 439-5278
Probate Division
Probate Court
Guernsey County Common Pleas Courthouse
801 East Wheeling Ave.
Suite 203-D (Second Floor)
Cambridge, OH 43725
Phone: (740) 432-9262
Probate Court Division Staff
Magistrate: Peter N. Cultice
Court Administrator: Patricia A. Nichols
Deputy Clerk: Deana Schick
Deputy Clerk: Brenda Allen