Get your certified Indiana Marriage Certificate

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Indiana. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Indiana marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

The cost of an Indiana marriage certificate varies by county. Typical fees range from $2 to $10 per copy at the county clerk office. The Indiana State Department of Health may also issue marriage records. Contact the county clerk where the marriage license was issued for exact pricing.

Yes, in many Indiana counties you can order a marriage certificate online through the county clerk website or an approved service provider. You may also apply by mail or in person at the county clerk office where the marriage license was issued.

In Indiana, eligible requesters include either spouse named on the certificate, immediate family members, or a legal representative. If you need someone else to request the certificate on your behalf, they may use a notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) or a signed affidavit from an authorized applicant.

Indiana marriage certificate is generally considered public records. You can request certified copies from the county clerk where the marriage license was issued or from the Indiana State Department of Health.

To amend a certified copy of a marriage record, contact the Clerk of Court in the county where the marriage license was issued for specific requirements and fees. If your marriage certificate needs changes, an amendment is required. The changes are made as addendums because the original document cannot be altered.

Below are the things you may need to amend your Indiana Marriage certificate:

1. A completed amendment application;
2. Supporting documentation;
3. Appropriate fee(s);
4. A notarized sworn statement completed by an authorized person (if required

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the ISDH-VR.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the ISDH-VR at:
      Mailing Address:
      Indiana Department of Health – Division of Vital Records, 2 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. ISDH-VR will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

An apostille is required when submitting marriage records to a foreign government. Apostilles can be requested for marriage certificate initially filed with the IDOH – Division of Vital Records Secretary of State. An apostille for a marriage record issued by the IDOH – Division of Vital Records can only be acquired through the Secretary of State.

If you are submitting a request for an apostille to the Secretary of State, you will need to provide the following items:

1. Document needing the authentication/apostille (for vital records, it must be a certified copy)
2. Completed Authentication Request Form
3. Check or money order of $2.00 per document.
4. Prepaid, self-addressed envelope for the return of the document, or if using FedEx or UPS, a prepaid air bill </aside>

All requests for vital record apostilles must be submitted to the IDOH – Division of Vital Records at the following address: