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What prior-marriage documents are required in Franklin County?

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In Franklin County, if a previous marriage ended in divorce or annulment, the applicant must provide a certified copy of the most recent divorce, annulment or dissolution decree, along with the case numbers, dates and locations (county, state, country) of all previous marriages, the names of previous spouses and all current minor children. If a previous marriage ended in death, a certified copy of the death certificate is required. Franklin County sets no time limit — the certified copy is required however long ago the marriage ended. A decree or certificate issued by a foreign government in another language must be professionally translated with a translator's attestation.

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Prior-marriage documents
If a previous marriage ended in divorce or annulment, the applicant must provide a certified copy of the most recent divorce, annulment or dissolution decree, along with the case numbers, dates and locations (county, state, country) of all previous marriages, the names of previous spouses and all current minor children. If a previous marriage ended in death, a certified copy of the death certificate is required. Franklin County sets no time limit — the certified copy is required however long ago the marriage ended.

A decree or certificate issued by a foreign government in another language must be professionally translated with a translator's attestation.

Applies in some cases

If the marriage ended in divorce or annulment, the applicant(s) must provide a certified copy of the most recent divorce/annulment/dissolution decree along with case numbers/dates/locations (county/state/country) of all previous marriages, names of previous spouses and all current minor children.

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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