Franklin County marriage license: hours, fee and what to bring
Franklin County Probate Court Marriage Department, at 373 South High Street, 23rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215 handles marriage licenses for Franklin County, Ohio. Expect a $65 fee; the office is open to walk-ins.
Open the issuing office's page (probate.franklincountyohio.gov)
Office hours and address
Franklin County Probate Court Marriage Department
373 South High Street, 23rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215Walk-ins accepted.
Confirm the phone number by phone; these pages disagree.
- (614) 525-3894
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
- 614-525-3108
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Conflicting hours: call ahead to confirm.
- Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; The last marriage license is issued at 16:00; arrive no later than 16:00 if payment is required.
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
- Monday through Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm; Last marriage license issued at 16:00; both parties must be present by that time.
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Fee and payment
The county's page lists the marriage license fee as $65.
| marriage license | $65.00 |
|---|
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Before you go, call about the differing accepted payment.
- cash, money order, credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted)
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
- cash, credit/debit card
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
How Franklin compares
Compared with 2 other covered counties (Ohio), Franklin's $65 fee is higher than the median of $61.77. Booking rule: the office is open to walk-ins. Franklin does not list Saturday hours. 0 of 1 comparable covered counties list a Saturday opening.
What to bring and who must come
Apply ahead online. The county links a pre-application: probate.franklincountyohio.gov.
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Conflicting ID and documents: call ahead to confirm.
- valid photo ID, social security number if available
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
- unexpired photo ID including birth date
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Before you go, call about the differing rule on who must appear.
- Both people appear in person. Both applicants are required by law to appear in the Probate Court.
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
- Both people appear in person. Both parties must be present by 16:00 for issuance.
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Confirm the residency rule by phone; these pages disagree.
- At least one applicant must live in Franklin County
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
- Franklin County, Ohio residents planning to marry in Ohio and out-of-state residents planning to marry in Franklin County, Ohio may receive licenses.
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Validity. The county page says the license is valid for 60 days.
Source: probate.franklincountyohio.gov, checked
Ohio state rules
The items below are set by the state. They are summarized from the cited page and do not replace it.
- License validity
- 60 days Source: codes.ohio.gov, checked
Nearby covered counties
Straight-line distances from the county center, not road miles. Some states accept applications from any county; others restrict it.
- Lucas County, OH: about 121 mi, fee $63.54, walk-ins accepted, no Saturday hours listed
- Cuyahoga County, OH: about 132 mi, fee $60, walk-ins accepted, no Saturday hours listed
- Allegheny County, PA: about 163 mi, fee $90, no Saturday hours listed
- Macomb County, MI: about 187 mi, fee $20, appointment required, no Saturday hours listed
Call ahead before you go
Posted hours and fees can change without notice, and a page can lag behind the counter. We last checked these facts on . Confirm with the office, and if something here is out of date, report a change.