Clinton County Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses are handled by the Clinton County Clerk of the Courts. Indiana's marriage-license process allows applicants to start the application online through the state process, but the couple still appears at the Clerk's Office to complete the license and receive it. Both applicants must appear in person at the Clerk's Office in an Indiana county where one applicant resides. Out-of-state residents apply in the Indiana county where the marriage will be solemnized.
The Clerk page identifies the Clinton County Clerk as Stephanie Harshbarger at 2 E Washington St. STE 304, Frankfort, IN 46041, phone 765-659-6335, fax 765-659-6347, with office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Because county pages and state directory addresses can differ around the courthouse square, applicants should confirm the current office location before visiting.
The statewide marriage-license guide assigned to this page is the Indiana Judicial Branch marriage license page.
Eligibility and Identification
The Clerk can issue a marriage license when both applicants are 18 or older. Applicants at least 16 may qualify only under detailed age-gap and juvenile-court approval or emancipation conditions. The Clerk cannot issue a license if either applicant is under the influence, too closely related except first cousins both at least 65, adjudged of unsound mind unless removed, or a lifetime sex or violent offender without the required affidavit notice.
Applicants must bring one proof of date of birth. Accepted examples include a certified birth certificate or birth record, judicial decree establishing date of birth, passport, valid driver's license or government ID with date of birth and current address, immigration or naturalization record, selective service or armed forces record, or another government or court record showing date of birth. Non-English documents may need to be translated and notarized. A Social Security number is required even though the card may not be.
Apply for a Marriage License
Prepare before visiting the Clerk. Bring identification, prior-marriage details if applicable, Social Security numbers, parent genealogical information, and payment. Previously married applicants must provide the date the prior marriage ended, and some counties require a certified divorce decree.
- Confirm whether one applicant is an Indiana resident or whether the marriage will occur in Clinton County.
- Start the state online application if desired through the Indiana marriage-license process.
- Both applicants appear in person at the Clinton County Clerk's Office.
- Present proof of date of birth, current identifying information, and any prior-marriage information requested.
- Pay the license fee and complete the Clerk's issuance process.
- Use the license within its Indiana validity period after issuance.
Marriage License Field Inventory
Indiana marriage applications collect identity, eligibility, and genealogical details. The exact local form can vary by workflow, but the research identifies the core fields applicants should be prepared to provide to the Clerk.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full legal name | Yes | Use the name that matches the applicant's identification. |
| Date of birth | Yes | Supported by one accepted proof of birth date. |
| Current address | Yes | Residency affects where Indiana residents may apply. |
| Social Security number | Yes | Number is required; research says the card may not be required. |
| Prior marriages | Yes, if applicable | Provide the date the prior marriage ended; certified decree may be required in some counties. |
| Parent full names | Yes | Collected for genealogical information. |
| Parent last known addresses | Yes | Part of the parent information collected. |
| Parent birthplaces | Yes | Collected as genealogical data. |
| Proof of date of birth | Yes | Birth record, passport, government ID, immigration record, military record, or similar accepted proof. |
| Affidavit notice for restricted offender status | Conditional | Applies only where Indiana law requires notice for a lifetime sex or violent offender. |
Clinton County Marriage Fees
The research located Indiana marriage-license fees and Clinton Archives copy fees, but did not locate an official Clinton-specific divorce filing fee in the Clerk page. Do not assume a filing or certified decree amount without confirming with the Clerk. Most counties require cash for marriage-license fees.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriage license if one or both applicants are Indiana residents | $25 |
| Marriage license for out-of-state residents | $65 |
| Additional document fee some offices charge | $4 |
| Certified Marriage License copy | $4 |
| Older Archives legal-record request base | $1 base plus $1 per copy plus mailing |
| Divorce filing fee | Not located in official Clinton Clerk source; confirm with Clerk |
| Certified divorce decree copy | Not located in official Clinton Clerk source; confirm with Clerk |
Search Clinton County Marriage Records
The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup is a statewide beta search that includes many, but not all, Indiana marriage records from 1993 forward. Use Clinton County as the issuing county when known, and search by party names and approximate date range. Certified marriage-license copies still come from the Clerk of Court where the license was issued.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Options / Format Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage License Public Lookup | Search portal | Not applicable | State beta; many but not all records from 1993-present. |
| Party names | Text | Likely required or narrowing | Use exact names when available; try alternate spellings if needed. |
| County | Dropdown/filter | No | Select Clinton County for local licenses when known. |
| Date range | Date | No | Use the approximate license or marriage date. |
The lookup image assigned to this page comes from the Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup.
Find Clinton County Divorce Records
Divorce and dissolution records are court records held by the Clerk in the county where the dissolution was filed. In Clinton County, that means current divorce records route through the Clinton County Clerk and the Clinton Circuit/Superior Court structure. MyCase can help locate a divorce case number, filing date, party names, public docket entries, and case status before a certified decree request is made.
Divorce case existence, docket entries, and decrees may be public, but child custody, child support, financial-account information, Social Security numbers, protection-order safety information, and sealed filings may be restricted. Certified decrees come from the Clerk of Court where the divorce was issued, not from the Indiana Department of Health.
The dissolution statute image assigned to this page comes from Indiana dissolution law.
File for Divorce Locally
Indiana divorce filings generally require residency of six months in Indiana and three months in the county or equivalent stationed status under IC 31-15-2-6. A case begins with a petition for dissolution filed in the proper circuit or superior court, followed by service on the other spouse and a required waiting period before a final decree can be entered.
Attorneys are required to e-file in Clinton County, and non-attorneys are encouraged to e-file according to the state county court page. Self-represented litigants should use state court forms and confirm local filing, fee, and service details with the Clerk. The research did not locate an official Clinton-specific divorce filing fee, so the Clerk should confirm the amount and any fee-waiver process.
Certified Copies and Archives
The Indiana Department of Health directs certified marriage-license and divorce-decree requests to the Clerk of Court in the county where the marriage or divorce was issued. For Clinton County, current marriage licenses and divorce decrees should be requested from the Clerk. Older records may require Archives.
Clinton County Archives specifically holds old divorce records, lawsuits, criminal records, guardianship, probate, and marriage application books from 1882 through 1905. Archives states that all other legal records, wills, and marriage licenses must be obtained from the County Clerk's Office. Archives accepts mail, phone, or email requests and charges $1 base plus $1 per copy plus mailing.
The Indiana Health marriage-records source assigned to this page is the Indiana Department of Health marriages page.
Indiana Marriage Law
Indiana Code Title 31, Article 11 governs marriage eligibility and licensing rules used by county clerks. It explains the legal background for age, prohibited marriages, application requirements, and issuance conditions. Those state rules are applied locally by the Clinton County Clerk when issuing a marriage license.
The marriage statute image assigned to this page comes from Indiana marriage law.
Clerk and Archives Contacts
Clinton County Clerk of the Courts
2 E Washington St. STE 304
Frankfort, IN 46041
765-659-6335
Fax: 765-659-6347
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
Clinton County Archives
185 Courthouse Sq.
Frankfort, IN 46041
765-659-6369
Tues-Thurs 8:00AM-4:00PM
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