Franklin County Marriage Records Search

Franklin County marriage records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Brookville, Indiana. The clerk handles marriage license applications, stores issued records, and provides certified copies on request. Franklin County has specific hours for marriage license processing that differ from general office hours, and it only accepts certain payment types, so it pays to know the details before you go. This page covers the full process for applying, searching records, and getting copies in Franklin County.

Franklin County Clerk's Office

The Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court is located at 459 Main Street, Room 104, Brookville, Indiana 47012. Clerk Neysa R. Raible leads the office. The general phone number is 765-647-5111 and the fax is 765-647-3224. You can also reach the office by email at clerk@franklincounty.in.gov. The clerk's office handles marriage licenses, probation fees, traffic matters, small claims filings, protective orders, and child support.

General office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. every day. Marriage license hours are more limited. You can apply for a marriage license only between 8:30 a.m. and noon, or between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Do not arrive at 3:40 p.m. expecting to get a license. The office will not process new applications after 3:30 p.m. This is different from many other Indiana counties where the cutoff is less defined.

The Franklin County clerk's page at franklincounty.in.gov has current contact details and office information.

The Franklin County clerk page shows office hours, marriage license windows, accepted payment types, and links to the state pre-application portal.

How to Apply for a Franklin County Marriage License

Franklin County asks applicants to start their application online before coming in. Go to in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license to fill out the pre-application form. This does not replace the in-person step. Both parties must still appear together at the clerk's office in Brookville to complete the process and pay. You cannot finish the application online or send a representative in your place.

Franklin County only accepts certain forms of payment. Cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and credit cards are all accepted. Personal checks are not. If you pay by credit card, there is a service fee of 3.5% or a minimum of $0.50, whichever is greater. Come prepared with the right payment. The clerk's office is clear about this and will not accept personal checks.

Both applicants must bring valid photo ID. The license is valid for 60 days once issued. Indiana Code 31-11, at iga.in.gov, governs marriage licenses statewide including in Franklin County.

Note: Marriage license processing stops at 3:30 p.m. each day, and the office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Search Franklin County Marriage Records Online

The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is the best free tool for searching Franklin County marriage records from 1993 to the present. Search by name, county, or date range. The statewide database includes Franklin County records and does not require an account. Results show the names of both parties and the date the license was issued.

For records before 1993, the online database will not have results. You will need to contact the Franklin County Clerk at 765-647-5111 or visit in person. The Indiana State Library digital collection at digital.statelib.lib.in.us holds older records from many Indiana counties including Franklin. Genealogical research on Franklin County marriages from the 1800s is possible through FamilySearch and the Indiana Archives at in.gov/iara.

Certified Copies of Franklin County Marriage Records

Certified copies of Franklin County marriage licenses are available from the clerk's office at 459 Main Street in Brookville. You can request copies in person during marriage license hours (8:30 a.m. to noon or 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) or send a written request by mail. Include the full names of both parties and the approximate date of the marriage. Use a money order, cashier's check, or cash. The clerk does not accept personal checks for any transaction.

The Indiana Department of Health offers state-level vital records at in.gov/health/vital-records for $8 per certified copy. You can order online or by mail. This is an alternative if the county clerk cannot locate a record or if you need a second source. Access to public records in Indiana is governed by Indiana Code 5-14-3. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 sets some privacy limits on what vital record data may be released. The online payment portal at public.courts.in.gov/pay may also be available for certain court-related fees in Franklin County.

Historical Franklin County Marriage Records

Franklin County is one of Indiana's older counties, and its marriage records go back well into the 1800s. For historical research, the Indiana State Library at digital.statelib.lib.in.us and the Indiana Archives at in.gov/iara are the main sources for digitized older records. FamilySearch has indexed many Franklin County marriages from the 19th century. For records that are not digitized, the Brookville clerk's office holds physical files that go back further than the online databases.

If you need legal help related to marriage records or family law in Franklin County, free assistance is available through indianalegalhelp.org. The Indiana Courts public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains how to access older court records from Franklin County.

Cities and Towns in Franklin County

All residents of Franklin County apply for marriage licenses at the clerk's office in Brookville. No city in Franklin County has a population over 25,000. Residents of Brookville, Batesville (which straddles into Ripley County), Laurel, and Metamora all file at the same office at 459 Main Street in Brookville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Franklin County. Each maintains its own clerk's office for marriage records.