Marriage Application Information

1. The applicants (Bride & Groom) must appear in person at Allen County Probate Court, Fourth Floor, Courthouse, 301 North Main Street, Lima, Ohio.

2. At least one of the parties must be an Allen County resident and the marriage must be performed in the State of Ohio. If both parties are from out of state and wish to be married in Allen County they must obtain the license from Allen County.

3. If either of the parties were born outside of the United States, please contact the Court for further information.

4. If either of the parties is under the age of 18, please contact the Court for further information.

5. We will take applications Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.We will require a current I.D. or Birth Certificate.

6. If either of the parties has been previously married, we will require information on the last marriage as to the following:

a. In the case of the death of a previous spouse, please have the Date of Death of the spouse;

b. In the case of a divorce or dissolution, please have a Certified Copy of the Entry or Order granting the divorce or dissolution.

7. Cost for the Application is $50.00 in cash on the day of the application. We do not accept checks.

8. The License is issued 7 days after the date of application. Beginning on the issue date the license is good for 60 days after which it will expire and no longer be valid if the marriage ceremony has not taken place.

For additional information please contact the Court at (419) 223-8502.