The Marriage Department is open for in-person appearances (no appointment necessary). Couples MUST pre-register for a marriage license online via our website.Welcome to the Cuyahoga County Probate Court Marriage License Registration page. Registration is mandatory and will expedite the process of issuing a license. To start the online application for a marriage license in Cuyahoga County, visit the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts website. Fill in your spouse's name as "Defendant", your spouse's address, and the number of your spouse's marriages (including this marriage). In the state of Ohio (Cuyahoga County) When I filled out my part of the marriage application, I stated I was divorced. Paragraph 1:You must have been a resident of the State of Ohio for six months and of Cuyahoga County for 90 days prior to filing the Petition. To file for a dissolution in Cuyahoga County, you will need to sit down with your spouse to fill out a number of detailed forms. Before completing and submitting your application to our office, please read all materials and information included.