The Probate Court in each of Ohio's 88 counties is the only agency of this State authorized to issue a marriage license. The application for a marriage license must be made under oath by the contracting parties before the probate court of the county in which either party resides. If neither party is a resident of Ohio, the application must be made in the county where the marriage will be solemnized.
Both parties must appear in person and state under oath the following: name, age, residence, place of birth, occupation, Social Security number, father's name and mother's maiden name, if known, and the name of the person expected to solemnize the marriage. The Mahoning County Probate Court requires a certified copy of your birth certificate showing the age of the applicant and other proof of pertinent facts. Also, a second form of identification is required, i.e.: a valid Driver's License, a valid Photo I.D.Card, an original Social Security Card or some other form of documentation that can prove identification. Your Social Security number must be supplied to the probate court, but it will not become part of the public records.
If one or both applicants have been married before, the application must include the names of the parties to the marriage and the names of any minor children. If either party has been divorced, the places, dates and case numbers of the divorces must be provided. Also, a certified copy of the most recent divorce decree must be presented at the time of application. If your former spouse has died, a certified copy of his/her death certificate must be provided.
There is a fee for the marriage license established by the probate court in each of Ohio's 88 counties. The fee established for that license in Mahoning County is $43.00 and it must be paid in cash.
Upon completion of the Marriage Application and approval of all necessary supplemental documentation, the Mahoning County Probate Court requires a five day waiting period before the License may be issued. Under certain circumstances and for good cause shown, the Judge may waive the requirement of the five day waiting period. Upon the issuance of the marriage license, it remains valid for 60 days. If the marriage is not performed within that time, a new license must be secured.
To obtain a certified copy of your marriage license you may send a business size, self-addressed, stamped envelope and include $2.00 CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, for each copy (if requesting more that 3 copies, please allow for additional postage) to Mahoning County Probate Court, Marriage License Department, 120 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. Please include the Bride's maiden name and the Groom's name, date of marriage and the number of copies you are requesting. You may also obtain a certified copy of your marriage license by personally appearing at the Mahoning County Probate Court.
For any questions, contact the Probate Court at the address below.
Hours of Operations:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location:
Mahoning County Court House
120 Market Street – First Floor
Youngstown, OH 44503
Contact Information:
Main Phone: 330-740-2310
Fax: 330-740-2325
Marriage License: 330-740-2324
General E-mail: MCProbate@mahoningcountyoh.gov
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Marriage Liscense Information