ID Requirement: Government issued ID such as driver's license, visa, passport, state ID. You need to know your social security numbers as well.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Ohio. You must apply in the county in which you want to get married, however.

If Previously Married: Bring certified copy of Divorce Decree or a copy of deceased spouse's death certificate.

Application Requirement: Both parties to a marriage should appear in person to obtain the license.

Fees: $40 or more, depending on county. Cash only, although some counties do accept money orders.

Waiting Period: No waiting period.

Blood Tests: No tests.

Under 21: If you are 18 to 21 years of age, you will need to show your birth certificate. People aged 16 and 17 must have consent to marry from parents or legal guardians and may have to contact the Probate Court. Additionally, the Judge may require the minors to state that they have received marriage counseling that is satisfactory to the court.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Common Law Marriage: A Common Law marriage entered into in Ohio BEFORE October 10, l991 constitutes a valid, legal marriage in Ohio. However, AFTER October 10, l991, new Common Law marriages are prohibited in Ohio.

Cousin Marriage: No.

Same-Sex Marriage: No.

Officiants: Any ordained or licensed minister of any religious society or congregation within this state may perform marriages. Before performing a marriage, ministers must present their ordination credentials to the probate judge of any county. The judge will provide the minister with a license to perform marriages. The minister must then present his license to the probate judge in any county in which he performs a marriage. Ministers must send a certificate of marriage to the probate judge of the county which issued the marriage license within 30 days after the marriage.

Valid: License is valid for 60 days only within the state of Ohio.