Howard County, IN Marriage License — Kokomo Clerk Hours, $25 Fee & What to Bring (2026)

If you're planning to marry in Howard County, Indiana, the marriage license itself is the one piece of paperwork that has to happen in person, on a weekday, before anything else. Here's exactly what to expect at the Howard County Clerk's office.

Where to Go

The Howard County Clerk's office is at 104 N. Buckeye St, Room 202, Kokomo, IN 46901. If anything about the address has changed since this was written, the clerk's own site is the source of truth — courthouses move offices more often than people expect.

Phone: (765) 456-2000

Office Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

What It Costs

The marriage license fee is $25 for residents, $65 for non-residents. Bring the right payment method — several Indiana clerk offices in this guide only accept cash or card, not personal checks, so check the current fee schedule and accepted payment types before you drive out.

What Both of You Need to Bring

•Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants (driver's license, state ID, or passport)

•Social Security number for both applicants (most counties require it on the application, even if it isn't printed on the public record)

•Divorce decree date, if either of you was previously married — you generally don't need the full decree, just the date it was finalized

•Both applicants present in person — Howard County does not issue marriage licenses to a single applicant on behalf of a partner who isn't there

Walk-In or Appointment?

Most small and mid-size county clerk offices — Howard County included — process marriage license applications as a walk-in service during business hours, not by advance appointment. That said, office procedures change, so a quick call to (765) 456-2000 before you go is worth the two minutes, especially if you're driving in from out of county.

Waiting Period and Expiration

Both parties need to appear together with valid photo ID. Confirm accepted payment methods before you go — some Indiana clerk offices are cash/card only with no personal checks.

Getting Married in Howard County vs. Somewhere Else

A marriage license from Howard County is valid for a ceremony performed anywhere in Indiana — you don't have to marry in the same county where you applied. That flexibility is worth knowing if your ceremony venue is in a neighboring county.

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