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Marriage License Requirements

LaPorte County, Indiana
  • Applications must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Both applicants must be present at the time of application with a valid driver's license or a state identification card, for proof of residency, identity, and date of birth.
  • If either person has been divorced within 6 months prior to application, that person must have a certified copy of the divorce decree, signed and dated, with a judge's signature.
  • If at least one of the applicants in a resident of LaPorte County, the fee is $18.00, payable in cash only.
  • If both applicants are out of state, the fee is $60, payable in cash only. You must be married in LaPorte County, Indiana, if you are both out of state residents.
  • If both applicants are Indiana residents, but live outside of LaPorte County, they must go to the county in which they live.
  • Once the license is obtained, Indiana residents may be married anywhere in the state. The records will be recorded in whatever county you applied in.
  • If the couple is being married in another state, they must go to that state, and follow that state's requirements.
  • The license is valid for 60 days, and can be used the same day it is applied for. There is waiting period.
  • Judges are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM with an appointment. No fee is required, but donations are accepted and appreciated.

If applicant is under 18 years of age (17 years of age)

  • All above requirements apply.
  • Both parents of under age applicant must be present, with their valid driver's license or state identification card.
  • The under age applicant must have a certified copy of their birth certificate.
  • If the under age applicant is not an Indiana resident, he or she cannot apply in Indiana.

Thank you,

Robert Behler, Jr.
LaPorte County Clerk

 

 

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