How to get an Ohio marriage certificate
In Ohio, get a certified copy of the marriage certificate from the county probate court where the license was issued.1 ODH does not hold marriage records.1 For a certified copy, Franklin County, for example, charges $22, plus $12 service fee. You can order at a local office. Anyone may order a certified copy.
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Ways to order
| How | Cost per copy | Processing time | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| At a local office | $22, plus $12 service fee (Franklin County) | – | – |
At a local office
- Run by
- Franklin County online orders use Point & Pay2
Good to know
Types of copies
| Copy | Accepted for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Certified marriage abstract (Franklin County example)2 | Legal proof of the marriage (Hamilton County wording)3 | $22 |
Who can order an Ohio marriage certificate
Anyone may order a certified copy.3
Which office holds a marriage record
Certified copies come from the office that recorded the signed license; the years each office holds are listed below. Marriage license vs certificate explains the difference and which copy agencies ask for.
Years held and older records
- Years the issuing office holds
- From the date of each county's creation4
- Older records
- County probate court; the Ohio History Connection holds records from 38 of 88 counties4
Special situations
- Use abroad
- Hamilton County issues a certification that it never issued a license to a person, typically for marriage abroad3
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 5, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- Vital StatisticsOhio Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
- Franklin County Probate Court pageFranklin County Probate Court
- Marriage licenseHamilton County Probate Court
- Marriage recordsOhio History Connection Archives & Librarydated June 29, 2026