How to Get a Marriage License in Bartholomew County (Start to Finish)
Bartholomew County handles marriage license applications by appointment. Start online, then call to book a short in-person visit—the whole process is straightforward.
Begin your application online through the Indiana Courts marriage license portal: https://www.in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license. The Bartholomew County Clerk expects you to complete this step before contacting their office.
After you've started online, call the Bartholomew County Clerk's office to schedule your appointment. This is where you finish up and walk out with your license in hand - don't skip the call.
Schedule Details
- ✓ Start your application online first (Indiana Courts marriage license portal).
- ✓ Call the Bartholomew County Clerk’s office to schedule your appointment: 812-379-1600.
- ✓ Ask the Clerk’s office for any additional instructions when you book, so you show up ready to complete the process.
Appointments last just 15 minutes. They're available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, either 8:30–9:15 AM or 2:00–2:45 PM. Show up on time - these slots are short, and arriving late can mean getting turned away.
At your appointment, you'll receive your marriage license. Think of this as the pickup moment - paperwork gets finalized and you leave with the license in hand.
Note: The Clerk’s office does not perform marriage ceremonies. After you receive your license, you’ll need to arrange an officiant separately.
The Clerk's office is at 234 Washington St., Columbus, IN. Call 812-379-1600 to schedule your appointment or confirm what to bring.
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