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To be married in the State of Indiana, a couple must have a marriage license. To apply for a marriage license in Indiana, both you and your future spouse must appear in person at the Clerk's Office in an Indiana county where one of you resides.

Both applicants must bring in one of the following: drivers license, state issued identification card or birth certificate. If either applicant has been divorced, then they will need to know the divorced date. If they have divorce papers then they will need to bring them when they apply.

Once you have a marriage license, you can meet with a person legally qualified to marry you, perform a quick ceremony and complete the marriage license. It can just be the three of you. You don't need witnesses ? in Indiana ? Many other states require witnesses.

The marriage license fee is $25.00 if one or both parties are Indiana residents and $65.00 for out-of-state residents. Some offices also charge an additional document fee of $4.00. Each copy of the Certified Marriage License (required for name change at BMV, SSN, etc.) is also $4.00.

For the couple who just wants to make it Legal and simple without a ceremony. Signing and completing the marriage license with up to 2 witnesses present (You do NOT need witnesses in the state of Indiana, nor do you need to have a ceremony, but you are welcome to bring up to 2 guests with you.

In the State of Indiana, the marriage license can be issued on the same day of application. There is no waiting period. Both applicants must appear at the Clerk's Office in person to complete the application. Once issued, the license is valid for 60 days.