How to get a marriage license in Union County — where to apply, the fee, the waiting period and how long it stays valid — plus the public record. 2 licenses were filed here in the last 30 days; the newest filing we hold is dated Sep 26, 2026.
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In Indiana, marriage licenses are issued by the clerk of the circuit court. These are the state rules that apply in Union County; the office itself sets its hours, accepted ID and payment methods, so check with it before you go.
Checked September 2026 against Indiana Judicial Branch — Apply for a Marriage License. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. This is general information, not legal advice.
Counted from the filings we hold, by application date. The busiest full month in the past year was June 2026, with 7 filings.
| Month | Licenses filed |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
A marriage license application filed with the clerk of the circuit court becomes part of the public record. The records we hold for Union County run from January 2026 to September 2026.
A filing means a wedding is happening now, not being planned: in our own data most couples marry within days of applying. Wedding professionals — photographers, florists, officiants, venues, DJs and planners — use the filings to see how many couples marry in Union County each month and when the busy season starts.
$25 for Indiana residents, $65 for out-of-state residents (some counties add a small document fee). Many clerks take cash only. Confirm the current amount and accepted payment methods with the clerk of the circuit court before you go.
None — you can marry the same day.
60 days from the date it is issued.
Indiana residents apply in a county where one of them lives. Out-of-state couples apply in the Indiana county where the wedding will take place. Both appear in person.
One document proving date of birth — a certified birth certificate, passport, or a driver’s license/state ID showing date of birth and current address — plus your Social Security number (the card itself is usually not required). If you were married before, the date the last marriage ended; some counties want a certified divorce decree. The clerk of the circuit court sets its own hours and payment methods — check before you go.
Yes. Marriage license filings are public records kept by the clerk of the circuit court. MarriageSignals holds 30 filings for Union County, including 2 from the last 30 days; the newest is dated Sep 26, 2026.
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