Greene County Marriage Records
Greene County marriage records are filed with and maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Bloomfield, Indiana, which serves as the official office for marriage licenses, certified copies, and related court documents in the county. The clerk's office has strict payment rules, no personal checks or cards accepted, and handles marriage licensing separately from divorce paperwork, which is not kept in the clerk's office. This page explains how to apply for a license in Greene County, how to search existing records, and where to find older historical documents.
Greene County Marriage Records Quick Facts
Greene County Clerk's Office
The Greene County Clerk of the Circuit Court is located in the Greene County Courthouse at 1 E Main St, Bloomfield, IN. Mailing address is P.O. Box 229, Bloomfield, IN 47424. Clerk Jamie Thompson leads the office. Call (812) 384-8532 or fax (812) 384-8458 for questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clerk's office handles marriage license applications, certified copy requests, and court filings for Greene County.
Payment rules at Greene County are firm. The office stated: "We do not accept personal checks or credit cards. Cash, money orders, or bank cashier checks only." If you plan to pay with anything else, the clerk's office will turn you away. Bring cash or a money order. This applies to both license fees and copy fees. Copy fees in Greene County are $1.00 per page, with certifications at $3.00 each. These fees are separate from the marriage license fee itself.
One thing to note about Greene County: divorce paperwork is not housed at the clerk's office. The office itself noted this: "The Clerk's office does not house divorce paperwork." If you need divorce records in Greene County, a different department or court handles those requests. The clerk's page at co.greene.in.us has more details on what the office does and does not process.
| Office | Greene County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Jamie Thompson |
| Address | Greene County Courthouse, 1 E Main St, Bloomfield, IN 47424 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 229, Bloomfield, IN 47424 |
| Phone | (812) 384-8532 |
| Fax | (812) 384-8458 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fee (Resident) | $25 |
| Fee (Out-of-State) | $65 |
| Payment | Cash, money orders, or bank cashier checks only |
Applying for a Greene County Marriage License
Both applicants must appear in person at the Greene County Clerk's Office in Bloomfield to get a marriage license. Indiana allows you to start the application online before your visit. Go to in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license to complete the pre-application and get a license key number. Bring that number to the Bloomfield office when you come in. You still need to appear together in person to finalize the application and pay.
At least one applicant must be a resident of Indiana to apply in Indiana. Both parties must be 18 or older. Applicants who are 16 or 17 must obtain a court order under Indiana Code IC 31-11-7 before the clerk can issue a license. Indiana Code IC 31-11 sets all state requirements for marriage in Indiana. There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. No blood test is required.
Required identification typically includes a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport. If you have been previously married, bring documentation showing the end of that marriage. The Greene County clerk's office at (812) 384-8532 can answer specific questions about what you need to bring for your situation before you make the drive to Bloomfield.
Search Greene County Marriage Records Online
The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is the primary free tool for searching Greene County marriage records from 1993 to the present. Enter a name, select Greene County, and the database returns matching license records. No account is needed. Results show both parties' names and the license issue date. This is the fastest way to find a Greene County marriage record from the last three decades.
The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup portal covers all 92 Indiana counties from 1993 forward, making it easy to search across counties if the exact county of record is unknown.
The statewide portal allows name-based searches and returns license records from Greene County and all other Indiana counties dating back to 1993, covering the bulk of modern Greene County marriage records.
For records before 1993, contact the Greene County Clerk directly at (812) 384-8532 or visit the Bloomfield courthouse. The Indiana Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages maintains a marriage index going back to 1958. That search costs $8 and returns an index entry, not a certified copy. The Indiana Archives at in.gov/iara holds historical vital records transferred from Indiana counties, including older Greene County records.
Certified Copies and Record Access
The Greene County Clerk's Office issues certified copies of marriage records on file at the Bloomfield courthouse. Visit in person during office hours or submit a written request by mail to P.O. Box 229, Bloomfield, IN 47424. Include both parties' full names, the approximate date of marriage, and your return address. Send payment as cash, a money order, or a bank cashier check only. Do not send personal checks. They will not be accepted.
Certified copies cost $3.00 each plus $1.00 per page for photocopies of supporting documents. Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, most marriage records in Indiana are public records available to anyone who requests them. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 limits access to some vital records data but generally does not block access to marriage license information. The Greene County Clerk follows both statutes when handling record requests.
Legal help with marriage-related matters in Greene County is available through indianalegalhelp.org, which offers free resources for Indiana residents who need legal guidance on family law issues.
Historical Greene County Marriage Records
Greene County has kept marriage records since the 1800s. For genealogy research into those earlier periods, several resources can help. The Indiana State Library at in.gov/library/genealogy.htm has indexes and digitized documents covering many Indiana counties, including Greene County. The Legacy Database at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy holds older Indiana marriage records and is a useful starting point for historical searches.
The Indiana Archives vital records page shows holdings from across the state, including what older Greene County records have been transferred to state custody for long-term preservation.
The Indiana Archives catalog shows the scope of historical marriage records transferred from Indiana counties, letting researchers determine which Greene County records are available at the state level before making the trip to Bloomfield.
FamilySearch also has indexed older Greene County marriage records and offers free online access to many historical Indiana documents. The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains how court records fit into the broader public access framework for Indiana.
Cities in Greene County
Greene County has no cities that meet the 25,000-population threshold for a dedicated city records page. Bloomfield is the county seat. All Greene County residents, including those in Linton, Jasonville, and other communities, apply for marriage licenses at the clerk's office at 1 E Main St in Bloomfield.