Ohio Free Marriage Records

By Ben Kingsley


Documents such as vital records are important and everyone should have their own copies or a certified true copy with them. Vital records such as birth, death and marriage certificates are usually available in the State Health Department although in some cases such as the Ohio marriage records, these are available from the county clerk. Vital records contain information that might be helpful in claiming of spousal benefits, social security, death benefits as well as determine one's legitimacy.

For those who are looking for information on marriages, the Office of Vital Statistics of Ohio maintains an index or abstract of marriages that took place from January 1, 1950 up to the present. The index contains basic information of the marriage. To request for information, the person requesting should complete the "Application for the Marriage Abstract" form and submit it to the office. One can also search the marriage index by making an appointment with the Vital Statistic Office.

On the other hand, people who need a certified true copy can head to the county probate office to obtain one. Each county has their own index and some are microfilmed due to age. The index contains records that date back to 1900s up to the present. One can look for certified copies, marriage consents, returns and marriages with consent from parents.

Fees for certified marriage copies differ at each county. In Franklin county, certified copies can be requested either through online, by mail or through walk in. To request online, an applicant must pay the cost of the certified copy including the postage and the transaction fee. Each copy costs about $2, transaction fee costs about $1. Postage depends on the type of delivery one requests for. For standard mail, four abstracts or copies cost about $.46. Expedite delivery depends on the shipping location. To request by mail, the applicant should include the name of the couple, year of marriage, contact number, payment of $2 in either money order or cash and a self-addressed envelope. To request in person, visit the Court during working hours and wait for the record. Each record costs $2.

In other counties such as the Belmont County, individuals asking for marriage records should send their request via mail. They should include a cheque or money order, marriage details and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Each certified copy is priced at $3. The procedure is different on the other hand with the Clark County. Clark County allows the person requesting for information to check the database him or herself, though they have to know the details in order to open it.

For people looking for records of marriage, it is necessary to know all the pertinent details to ensure that the query will return positively. If the county has an online site, people can easily have access to the basic information of the parties indicated in the marriage contract. Other online sites do offer several services or packages which is quite convenient especially if one needs to know some basic information.




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