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What identification is required for a marriage license in Franklin County?

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Direct answer

For Franklin County, the published answer is An unexpired photo ID that includes the applicant's birth date, for each applicant, Each applicant's Social Security number, if they have one, Proof of Franklin County residency from at least one applicant if the photo IDs show an address in another county or state — a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, bank statement, Social Security statement or other government benefit letter dated within the last 30 days, If a previous marriage ended in divorce or annulment: a certified copy of the most recent decree, If a previous marriage ended in death: a certified copy of the death certificate, Proof of any legal name change granted to an applicant, and Any required document issued by a foreign government in another language must be professionally translated, with an attestation from the qualified translator. The Court does not publish a list of which photo-ID document types it accepts.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • An unexpired photo ID that includes the applicant's birth date, for each applicant
  • Each applicant's Social Security number, if they have one
  • Proof of Franklin County residency from at least one applicant if the photo IDs show an address in another county or state — a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, bank statement, Social Security statement or other government benefit letter dated within the last 30 days
  • If a previous marriage ended in divorce or annulment: a certified copy of the most recent decree
  • If a previous marriage ended in death: a certified copy of the death certificate
  • Proof of any legal name change granted to an applicant
  • Any required document issued by a foreign government in another language must be professionally translated, with an attestation from the qualified translator

The Court does not publish a list of which photo-ID document types it accepts.

Official requirement

Both applicants must provide a valid photo ID and provide their social security number if they have one.

Issuing office

Franklin County Probate Court, Marriage Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • MarriageFranklin County Probate Court - checked July 30, 2026

    The Franklin County Probate Court issues marriage licenses to residents of Franklin County, Ohio who are planning to marry in the state of Ohio. Licenses may also be issued to out-of-state residents who plan to marry in Franklin County, Ohio. All applicants must complete the online application before they appear in person for their license. Marriage license applications are only valid for 30 days and the fee can be paid by cash or credit/debit card. Marriage licenses are only valid for 60 days. Is there a waiting period? No. After the application is accepted there is no waiting period to receive the license.

  • Marriage License RequirementsFranklin County Probate Court - checked July 30, 2026

    Both applicants are required by law to appear in the Probate Court to obtain their marriage license. If you arrive by 4:00 p.m. with all of your required documents, we will be able to issue your license the same day. Both applicants must provide a valid photo ID and provide their social security number if they have one. At least one applicant must live in Franklin County for a marriage license to be issued by this court. The license is valid anywhere in the State of Ohio. The fee for the license is $65.00. Fee is payable in cash, money order, or credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted). The license is valid for 60 days from its date of issuance.

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