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

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Direct answer

For Franklin County, the published answer is Cash, Money order, and Credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover). A 3% service fee applies to all credit/debit card transactions, and card transaction fees are non-refundable.

Published rule and conditions

Accepted payment methods
  • Cash
  • Money order
  • Credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover)

A 3% service fee applies to all credit/debit card transactions, and card transaction fees are non-refundable.

Official requirement

Fee is payable in cash, money order, or credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted).

Issuing office

Franklin County Probate Court, Marriage Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • 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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