Gibson County Marriage Record Lookup

Gibson County marriage records are handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Princeton, Indiana. The office issues marriage licenses, files signed licenses after ceremonies, and provides certified copies on request. Gibson County also offers courthouse ceremonies by appointment through the Magistrate's Office. This page explains how to apply for a license, what to bring, how to return your signed license, and how to search for existing Gibson County marriage records.

Gibson County Clerk's Office

The Gibson County Clerk of the Circuit Court is located at the Gibson County Courthouse, 101 N. Main Street, Suite 9, Princeton, Indiana 47670. Clerk Sherri Smith, CPM, leads the office. The office handles marriage license applications, child support, elections, and magistrate-related matters. Contact numbers vary by department. The main clerk line is (812) 386-6474. Child Support can be reached at (812) 386-8401. Elections is at (812) 385-2541. The Magistrate's Office is at (812) 386-6237. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Gibson County accepts cash, cashier's checks, and money orders. Credit cards are also accepted. Personal checks are not accepted for any payment at the clerk's office. Come prepared with the right payment type. This applies to marriage license fees, certified copy fees, and any other transaction at the office.

The Gibson County Clerk's page at gibsoncounty-in.gov/clerk has contact details, department phone numbers, and service information for marriage records and other clerk functions.

The Gibson County clerk page shows department contacts, office hours, payment requirements, and details on marriage license services including the ceremony option at the Magistrate's Office.

How to Get a Gibson County Marriage License

To apply for a Gibson County marriage license, both parties must appear in person at the clerk's office at 101 N. Main Street in Princeton. You cannot complete the process by mail or through a representative. Both applicants need to bring valid photo ID. The standard Indiana resident fee applies for couples with at least one Indiana resident. Out-of-state applicants pay a higher fee. Personal checks are not accepted at the Gibson County Clerk's office. Pay with cash, a cashier's check, a money order, or a credit card.

Start the pre-application online at the Indiana courts portal at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL before your visit. This gets some of the paperwork done in advance. Both parties still need to appear in person to finish and pay. The license is valid for 60 days after issuance. Indiana Code 31-11, at iga.in.gov, sets the full legal requirements for marriage in Indiana, including the license process.

After the Ceremony: Returning the Signed License

After your ceremony, the officiant must sign the marriage license and return it to the Gibson County Clerk's office. Indiana law requires the signed license to be filed within 30 days of the ceremony. This is not optional. The requirement comes directly from Indiana Code, which states the form must be filed in the office of the Clerk of the County in which the marriage license was issued within 30 days of the solemnization. If the signed license is not returned in time, it may cause problems with the validity of the official record.

You can return the signed license by mail or in person at the clerk's office at 101 N. Main Street, Suite 9, Princeton, IN 47670. If mailing, use a trackable service to confirm delivery. The clerk's courts page at gibsoncounty-in.gov/clerk/courts has details on the return process. Certified copies of the recorded license cost $5.00 each and can be requested after the license has been filed and recorded.

Note: The signed license must be returned within 30 days of the ceremony date, whether by mail or hand delivery to the Gibson County Clerk.

Courthouse Ceremonies in Gibson County

Gibson County couples who want a simple ceremony have an option at the courthouse. Ceremonies are available by appointment through the Magistrate's Office at (812) 386-6237. This option is for couples who want to marry at the courthouse rather than arranging a separate venue and officiant. Contact the Magistrate's Office to schedule a date and time. Not all courts in Indiana offer this service, so it is worth knowing Gibson County provides it.

Search Gibson County Marriage Records

The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is the main tool for searching Gibson County marriage records from 1993 to the present. The search is free and open to anyone. Look by name, county, or date range. Gibson County records from 1993 forward are included in the statewide database. Results show the names of both applicants and the date the license was issued.

For records before 1993, contact the Gibson County Clerk at (812) 386-6474 or visit the office in Princeton. Older records are kept in physical files at the courthouse. The Indiana State Library's digital collection at digital.statelib.lib.in.us holds older Indiana marriage records going back to the 1800s. The Indiana Archives at in.gov/iara has historical vital records from many counties. For genealogical research, FamilySearch has indexed older Gibson County records for free access.

The state listing for Gibson County clerk is also available at in.gov/counties/gibsoncountyclerk.

Certified Copies of Gibson County Marriage Records

Certified copies of Gibson County marriage licenses cost $5.00 each. Request them at the clerk's office in person or by mail. Written requests should go to Gibson County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 101 N. Main Street, Suite 9, Princeton, IN 47670. Include the full names of both parties and the date of the marriage. Personal checks are not accepted. Send a money order, cashier's check, or call the office to ask about other payment options before mailing.

The Indiana Department of Health also offers certified copies of state vital records at in.gov/health/vital-records. Copies from the state cost $8. Access to public records including marriage licenses is protected by Indiana Code 5-14-3. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 sets some limits on what personal data from vital records may be shared. If you need legal assistance with a marriage-related matter in Gibson County, free help is available at indianalegalhelp.org.

Cities and Towns in Gibson County

All residents of Gibson County apply for marriage licenses at the clerk's office at 101 N. Main Street in Princeton. No city in Gibson County has a population over 25,000, so there are no separate city pages for this county. Princeton, Fort Branch, Haubstadt, and other Gibson County communities all file at the same clerk's office.

Nearby Counties

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