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How can you pay the marriage license fee in Cuyahoga County?

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Direct answer

For Cuyahoga County, the published answer is Cash, Money order, Cashier's check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. Credit and debit card payments carry a $2.95 convenience fee.

Published rule and conditions

Accepted payment methods
  • Cash
  • Money order
  • Cashier's check
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • American Express

Credit and debit card payments carry a $2.95 convenience fee.

Official requirement

The Court accepts cash, money order, cashier's check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express credit or debit cards. There is a $2.95 convenience fee to use a credit or debit card.

Issuing office

Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Marriage License Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • MarriageCuyahoga County Probate Court - checked July 26, 2026

    Pre-registration for a marriage license is mandatory. All couples must complete the online pre-registration process through our website before coming in to obtain a marriage license. Once the marriage license is issued, it is only valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. The fee for a Marriage License is $60.00. Both parties are required to be present at the time of making the application for the marriage license. Each applicant must provide a social security number and valid government photo identification.

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