Huron County Probate Court

Judge Timothy L. Cardwell

Home

Juvenile Court Clerks

Juvenile Probation

Reach Our Youth

CASA

Juvenile Court Services

Revised May 16, 2012

Probate Court’s Mission:

To accurately, impartially, and efficiently create and maintain the records of the Probate Division as defined by the Ohio Revised Code.

Probate Court handles a variety of cases, such as: estates, marriage licenses, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, birth corrections, and birth registrations.

Ohio Revised Code 4705.01 prevents the Probate Court’s Clerks from giving legal advice or from helping you prepare legal papers in a new or pending case in this or any Court.

Marriage License Information

If one of the applicants is a resident of Huron County, then the license will be valid anywhere in the State of Ohio.
If both applicants are from out-of-state, then the license is valid only in Huron County. (Applicants will need to talk to a probate clerk for further information if they are coming from out-of-state).
18 years of age or older (if under 18 call the Probate Court for requirements)
Must present current government photo identification such as a driver’s license or State ID.
Must present certified copy of your birth certificate from the local Health Department or the State Vital Records Department of Health. The Court will not accept certified copies that are laminated; torn; and/or taped together. Birth Record must be the long form that lists the person’s date of birth, parents’ names and place of birth.
If one or both applicant(s) was previously married and divorced, applicant(s) must present a certified copy of their Divorce Decree with the original signature of the Court clerk and the embossed seal of that Court.
Marriage License fee is $57.00 CASH ONLY.
Marriage License is valid for 60 days. There is no waiting period to use your license.
Both bride and groom must come to the probate office together with all the above documentation.
The officiator who will be performing your marriage must be licensed in Ohio. Please let the Probate Clerk know if the person who will be marrying you is coming from out-of-state.

Obtaining a Certified Copy of a Marriage License

The fee to obtain a certified copy of your license is $3.00. This can be done in person or by mail. If you are sending

your request by mail; please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope, the $3.00 fee, both the husband’s name

and the wife’s maiden name, and the date you were married.

Genealogy Research

If you are doing genealogy research and are sending in a request, please mail your request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, along with the information you are requesting. Please do not send payment with your request. We will contact you with the amount due through e-mail or by mailing the bill back in your self-addressed stamped envelope. You may also e-mail your request to the Court.

enealogy Research

If you are doing genealogy research and are sending in a request, please mail your request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, along with the information you are requesting. Please do not send payment with your request. We will contact you with the amount due through e-mail or by mailing the bill back in your self-addressed stamped envelope. You may also e-mail your request to the Court.