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How is a completed marriage license returned in Marion County?

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Direct answer

In Marion County, the officiant verifies the license, signs and completes the officiant's section, and files the signed license with the Clerk's Office within 30 days of the ceremony, by mail or in person. The marriage is not recognised by the State of Indiana until the Clerk's Office records it. You can confirm the Clerk received it by emailing the marriage division or using the state's online marriage record search.

Published rule and conditions

Return and recording rule
The officiant verifies the license, signs and completes the officiant's section, and files the signed license with the Clerk's Office within 30 days of the ceremony, by mail or in person. The marriage is not recognised by the State of Indiana until the Clerk's Office records it.

You can confirm the Clerk received it by emailing the marriage division or using the state's online marriage record search.

Official requirement

While the couple has 60 days from when the marriage license was granted to get married, the signed marriage license must be filed with the Clerk's Office within 30 days of the ceremony, per Indiana Code IC 31-11-4-17.

Issuing office

Marion County Clerk's Office, Marriage License Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesMarion County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    To obtain your marriage license, you must complete two steps. First, you will complete the online application. Second, you must come into the office to complete your application review and pay the application fee. Both applicants must present physical, unexpired identification documentation. A marriage license is valid for 60 days. The fee for Indiana residents is $25; out-of-state residents pay $65.

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