Union County Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses in Union County are issued by the Union County Clerk. The clerk is Susan Ray, and the office is on the first floor of the Union County Courthouse at 26 W Union St, Liberty, IN 47353. The clerk's office is the local counter for the license, later certified copies, and questions about whether a document from a prior marriage or a translated record will be accepted. The official clerk page also ties the same office to court records, marriage licenses, passport applications, elections, and money paid through the court.
Indiana requires a marriage license before a couple can marry. The Indiana Judicial Branch marriage-license service supplies the statewide rules used by Union County. Indiana residents apply in an Indiana county where one applicant lives. Out-of-state residents apply in the Indiana county where the ceremony will take place. An online start can reduce counter time, but it does not replace the in-person visit. Both applicants still appear at the clerk's office to complete the process and receive the license.
The Indiana Judicial Branch marriage-license page is the state source for Union County marriage license requirements and fees.
That statewide license service is useful before a Liberty courthouse visit because it explains who may apply, what proof of birth date is accepted, and when the license can be used.
Union County Marriage Eligibility
Most Union County marriage-license applicants are adults. The state page says both applicants may marry if both are 18 or older. Applicants who are at least 16 may marry only under the state conditions listed by the Judicial Branch, including age-gap limits and juvenile-court emancipation or approval requirements. A clerk cannot issue a license while an applicant is under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of application. The clerk also cannot issue a license if the applicants are too closely related, except for the first-cousin rule that applies only when both are at least 65.
Several other limits matter before a Union County marriage record can be created. A license cannot be issued if an applicant has been judged of unsound mind unless that adjudication has been removed. A lifetime sex or violent offender has a written-notice or affidavit requirement before a license is issued. Prior marriages must be disclosed with the date the marriage ended. Some counties require a certified divorce decree for a prior marriage, so Union County applicants should call the clerk at (765) 458-6121 before traveling if a prior divorce, foreign record, name variance, or translation issue may affect the application.
Union County Clerk
Clerk: Susan Ray
26 W Union St
Liberty, IN 47353
(765) 458-6121
clerk@unioncountyin.us
First floor, Union County Courthouse
Apply for a Union County Marriage License
A Union County marriage license can begin online through Indiana's application service, but the clerk still completes the license in person. The strongest plan is to gather identification, prior-marriage details, Social Security number, and parent genealogical facts before starting the online form. Applicants should also confirm payment method. The state page says most counties require cash, while the research did not locate a Union County-specific payment policy.
- Confirm the proper county. Indiana residents may use a county where one applicant resides, while out-of-state residents use the Indiana county where the ceremony will occur.
- Start online through Indiana's marriage application service if that will save time at the counter.
- Gather accepted proof of date of birth, Social Security number, prior-marriage end date, and parent genealogical information.
- Call the Union County Clerk to confirm hours, cash or payment rules, translation needs, and whether a certified divorce decree is required.
- Both applicants appear at the Union County Clerk's office, pay the license fee, and receive the license.
- Use the license within 60 days. The license can be used the same day it is issued.
- After the ceremony, the officiant returns or records the license, and the couple may request a certified copy from the clerk.
The Indiana online application service is the official starting point for applicants who want to enter information before visiting the Union County Clerk.
The online start does not issue the license by itself, so the in-person clerk visit remains the key Union County marriage-record step.
Union County Marriage Application Fields
The state marriage-license instructions identify the main items applicants should be ready to provide. These fields matter because the information becomes the basis for the license and later marriage record. A name mismatch, missing prior-marriage date, or uncertain parent information can slow the counter process. Non-English records may need a notarized translation, and local policy can vary, so the clerk should be asked before the appointment.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full legal name | Yes | Use the name supported by identification and any prior legal-name documents. |
| Date of birth proof | Yes | Accepted proof can include a certified birth record, passport, valid driver's license, immigration or naturalization record, armed forces record, or court/government record showing date of birth. |
| Current address | Yes | Needed to decide county eligibility for Indiana resident applicants. |
| Social Security number | Yes | The number is required, though the state page says the card itself may not be required. |
| Prior marriage end date | If applicable | Some counties may ask for a certified divorce decree. |
| Parent information | Yes | Genealogical fields include each parent's full name, last known address, and birthplace. |
| Special affidavit or notice | Conditional | Lifetime sex or violent offenders have an affidavit or written-notice requirement. |
Union County Marriage and Divorce Fees
The marriage fees below come from the Indiana Judicial Branch marriage-license page. Union County-specific court-record copy fees, divorce-decree certification fees, and plain-copy rates were not located in the official Union County sources reviewed for this build. For divorce copies, certified decrees, or payment methods, the Union County Clerk is the correct office to confirm the amount before mailing a request or visiting the courthouse.
| Item | Fee or payment note | Source detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage license, Indiana resident couple or one Indiana resident | $25.00 | Indiana Judicial Branch marriage-license page. |
| Marriage license, out-of-state residents | $65.00 | Indiana Judicial Branch marriage-license page. |
| Additional document fee some offices charge | $4.00 | State page says some offices charge this; Union-specific charge not located. |
| Certified marriage license copy | $4.00 each | Indiana Judicial Branch marriage-license page. |
| Payment method | Most counties require cash | Confirm Union County before visiting. |
| Certified divorce decree copy | Fee not located in official Union County sources | Ask the Union County Clerk. |
Note: If a fee is not published locally, include a phone number or email in the request so the clerk can quote the cost.
Look Up Union County Marriage Records
The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup is the statewide public search for accessible Indiana marriage-license information. It contains many, but not all, marriage records from 1993 to the present. It is useful for confirming whether a Union County license appears in the state lookup, but it does not provide certified marriage certificates or licenses online. If the record is missing, old, damaged, or needed for legal proof, contact the county clerk that issued the license.
The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup is the official search interface for many public Indiana marriage records.
Union County users should select the county filter where available because a statewide spouse-name search can return records from other Indiana counties.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Options / Format Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse first name | text | optional | Use either spouse. |
| Spouse last name | text | optional | Recommended for better results. |
| County | dropdown | optional | Select Union for local licenses. |
| Date range / year | date/year | optional | Many records are from 1993 to the present. |
| Search | button | yes | Runs the lookup. |
Find Union County Divorce Records
Divorce records in Union County are court records. A public case search should begin with MyCase or the Indiana Public Access Portal, using party names, case number if known, the Union County filter, and a dissolution or family case category where available. MyCase may show case dates, docket entries, parties, status, hearings, and some documents. It is not the official court record, and a displayed case is not the same as a certified decree.
The Indiana Judicial Branch request guidance says marriage certificates and divorce decrees are not available online. A certified divorce decree must be requested from the clerk's office in the county where the divorce was entered. For Union County, that means the Union County Clerk. Useful request details include the case number, both party names, filing or disposition date if known, document requested, copy type, return contact information, and payment arrangement.
- Search MyCase by case number or party name with Union County selected.
- Note the case number, party names, filing date, and disposition or decree date if shown.
- Contact the Union County Clerk by phone, email, mail, or in person for certified decree procedure and fees.
- Submit the request with the case details, requested copy type, return information, and payment instructions from the clerk.
Certified Marriage and Divorce Copies
Certified copies are different from public lookup results. A certified Union County marriage license copy or certified divorce decree carries clerk certification and is commonly needed for name change, benefits, proof of marital status, inheritance, court filings, and agency records. The online marriage lookup may help find a record, and MyCase may help identify a divorce case, but the certified document comes from the clerk.
For mailed requests, use Union County Clerk, 26 West Union Street, Liberty, IN 47353. The research did not locate a Union County-specific form for marriage or divorce certified-copy requests, so a clear written request should include party names, case number or license details if known, date range, copy type, requester contact information, delivery method, and willingness to pay the quoted reproduction or certification cost. The county public-records guidance says specific requests work better than broad requests and reproduction costs may apply.