Search Floyd County Marriage Records

Floyd County marriage records are handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in New Albany, Indiana. The clerk's office issues marriage licenses, stores all records on file, and gives certified copies to those who need them. Floyd County also maintains a searchable historical database of marriage records going back to 1938, which makes it easier to find older records than in many other counties. This page covers where to go, what to bring, and how to search Floyd County marriage records.

Floyd County Clerk's Office

The Floyd County Clerk of the Circuit Court is located at the New Albany-Floyd County City-County Building, 311 Hauss Square, Room 235, in New Albany, Indiana. The main phone number is 812-948-5411. Marriage license applications are handled directly by the Marriage Clerk, Susie Tanksley, who can be reached at 812-542-3019 or by email at stanksley@floydcounty.in.gov. If you have specific questions about a marriage license or need help with a record request, contacting Susie directly is usually the fastest route.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Marriage applications stop being accepted at 3:30 p.m., so arrive with time to spare. Do not wait until 3:50 p.m. and expect to be processed. The office is not open on weekends or state holidays. Plan around these hours if you need to come in person.

The Floyd County clerk's marriage license page at floydcountyclerk.org has full details on requirements, ID, fees, and the historical records database.

The Floyd County clerk site shows office hours, contact details for the marriage clerk, and links to both the online license database and the historical records index.

Applying for a Floyd County Marriage License

Floyd County marriage licenses may be issued to couples when at least one party is a resident of Floyd County. Both applicants must appear together in person at the clerk's office. You cannot send someone in your place. The clerk will not process an application with only one person present.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth and your current address. A driver's license works. A passport or military ID is also accepted. Both parties must show ID when they appear. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Those who are 17 may apply with parent consent. Anyone under 17 must have a court petition. Indiana no longer requires a blood test before marriage. That requirement was eliminated under state law.

The fee for Floyd County residents is $29. Out-of-state applicants pay $69. Cash only is accepted. The clerk's office does not take checks or cards. The license is issued the same day and stays valid for 60 days. Indiana Code Title 31, Article 11 at iga.in.gov governs marriage license requirements across the state.

Note: Marriage applications stop at 3:30 p.m. each day, even though the office stays open until 4:00 p.m. Arrive early.

Floyd County Marriage Records Database

Floyd County maintains its own searchable records database for marriages that took place from 1938 through July 2007. This is a notable resource not found in many Indiana counties. If you are looking for a marriage from those years, the Floyd County database is your starting point. For records before 1938, contact the Marriage Clerk at 812-542-3019 directly. Those older records require manual research and are not available online.

For marriages from 1993 to the present, you can also use the statewide Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. This free tool lets you search by name, county, or date. It covers all Indiana counties and does not require an account to use. Floyd County is included in the statewide database for recent records.

The Floyd County clerk's records page gives direct access to the county's 1938 to 2007 marriage database and links out to the statewide public lookup tool.

Certified Copies and Record Requests

To get a certified copy of a Floyd County marriage record, contact the clerk's office at 311 Hauss Square in New Albany. You can visit in person or send a written request by mail. Include the full names of both parties and the date of the marriage. For questions about specific records, the Marriage Clerk at 812-542-3019 is the best contact. Cash is the only accepted payment at the office.

Indiana also offers state-level vital records through the Department of Health. The office at in.gov/health/vital-records offers certified copies of marriage records for $8. You can order online, by mail, or in person in Indianapolis. Public access to government records including marriage licenses is protected under Indiana Code 5-14-3. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 sets some limits on what personal data can be shared from vital records files.

Historical Floyd County Marriage Records

For records before 1938, you need to contact the Floyd County Marriage Clerk directly at 812-542-3019. The county's own database begins in 1938, and records before that date are kept in older ledgers or archives that require manual searching. The Indiana State Library's digital collection at digital.statelib.lib.in.us also holds older Indiana marriage records and may have some Floyd County entries from the 1800s and early 1900s.

The Indiana Archives and Records Administration at in.gov/iara holds historical vital records from across Indiana. For genealogical research into Floyd County marriages from the 19th century, FamilySearch is a strong free resource. Their indexed records cover many Indiana counties going back to statehood in 1816. Legal help for family law matters in Floyd County is available through indianalegalhelp.org.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County includes New Albany, which has a population over 25,000 and has its own records page. All Floyd County residents apply for marriage licenses at the same clerk's office in New Albany.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Floyd County. Each has its own clerk's office for marriage records.