Access Hancock County Marriage Records
Hancock County marriage records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Greenfield, Indiana, where all marriage license applications are filed, certified copies are issued, and related marriage documents are stored for the county. The clerk's office asks applicants to complete the online pre-application before arriving and requires both parties to be present together, with a hard cutoff of 3:30 p.m. for processing. This page explains the Hancock County application process, what documents you need, how to search existing records, and where to find older historical marriage data.
Hancock County Marriage Records Quick Facts
Hancock County Clerk of Courts
The Hancock County Clerk of Courts, Lisa M. Lofgreen, is located at the Hancock County Courthouse, 9 E Main Street, Room 213, Greenfield, IN 46140. Reach the office by email at lisa.lofgreen@hancockin.gov. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The application process takes 15 to 20 minutes. The clerk's office noted: "Please arrive no later than 3:30 pm to allow for adequate processing time." Showing up after 3:30 p.m. means you may not be served that day.
Before coming to the Greenfield courthouse, complete the online application at the state portal. Then bring your application confirmation and all required documents. Both applicants must appear in person together. One of the two applicants must be a Hancock County resident. The county's marriage license page at hancockin.gov/183/Marriage-License explains the current requirements and pre-application steps.
The Hancock County marriage license page shows the full list of required documents, the 3:30 p.m. arrival cutoff, fee details, and information about what the application process involves for couples applying in Greenfield.
The page covers the complete Hancock County marriage license process, including the online pre-application step, acceptable forms of ID, the resident requirement, and the 3:30 p.m. hard cutoff for same-day processing at the Greenfield courthouse.
| Office | Hancock County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Lisa M. Lofgreen |
| Address | Hancock County Courthouse, 9 E Main Street, Room 213, Greenfield, IN 46140 |
| lisa.lofgreen@hancockin.gov | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (arrive by 3:30 PM) |
| Fee (Resident) | $29 (includes 1 certified copy) |
| Fee (Out-of-State) | $69 (includes 1 certified copy) |
| Additional Copies | $4 each |
| Credit/Debit Fee | $1.75 |
Applying for a Hancock County Marriage License
Complete the online pre-application at in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license before coming to the Greenfield courthouse. The office noted that "the application process takes approximately fifteen to twenty minutes" once you arrive in person. Both parties must be present. One must be a Hancock County resident. After you complete the in-person process, the clerk issues the license. It is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. There is no waiting period after issuance.
Acceptable identification in Hancock County includes a Federal or State ID, an Original or Certified Birth Certificate, a US Passport, or a Military ID. If you have been previously married, you must provide the date your last marriage ended and the reason. If it ended in divorce, bring the certified copy of the divorce decree. Parents' information is also required on the application form. Knowing all of this before you arrive avoids delays or a second trip.
The resident fee is $29 and includes one certified copy. The out-of-state fee is $69, also including one certified copy. Additional certified copies cost $4 each. Credit and debit cards are accepted but carry a $1.75 convenience fee. Indiana Code IC 31-11 sets the statewide legal requirements for marriage licensing that apply in Hancock County. No blood test is required under current Indiana law.
Search Hancock County Marriage Records Online
The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is the best free tool for finding Hancock County marriage records from 1993 to the present. Search by name or narrow by county and date range. No login is required. The database is run by the Indiana Supreme Court and covers all 92 counties. Hancock County licenses issued since 1993 should appear in the results along with both parties' names and the issue date.
For records before 1993, contact the Hancock County Clerk's Office directly or visit Room 213 at the Greenfield courthouse. Older paper records are held at the courthouse. The Indiana Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages has a statewide marriage index from 1958 forward. A search through the ISDH costs $8 and returns an index entry only, not a certified copy. The Indiana Archives at in.gov/iara holds transferred historical vital records from Indiana counties including Hancock County.
Certified Copies of Hancock County Marriage Records
The Hancock County Clerk issues certified copies of marriage records held at the Greenfield courthouse. The first certified copy is included with the marriage license fee at the time of application. Additional copies cost $4 each. Request copies in person at Room 213 or submit a written mail request to the clerk at 9 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. Include both parties' names, the date of the marriage, and your return address with payment.
Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, marriage records are public records in Indiana and can be requested by anyone. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 sets some limits on what vital records data may be disclosed, but marriage license records generally remain available. The Hancock County Clerk's Office at hancockin.gov/169/Clerk-of-Courts provides more information on the full range of services the office handles for Hancock County residents.
If you need legal assistance with a marriage-related matter in Hancock County, free help is available at indianalegalhelp.org.
Historical Hancock County Marriage Records
Hancock County has recorded marriages since the 1800s. For genealogy research, start with the Indiana State Library at in.gov/library/genealogy.htm, which has indexes and digitized records for many Indiana counties. The Legacy Database at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy holds older Indiana marriage records and is useful for tracing Hancock County family history before modern digitization began.
FamilySearch is a free resource for early Hancock County marriage records and includes indexed entries going back to the mid-1800s. The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains how to navigate public access to Indiana court records, including older Hancock County marriage documents stored at the courthouse or transferred to state archives. The main Hancock County website at hancockin.gov links to clerk services and other county departments that may be useful for records research.
Cities in Hancock County
Greenfield is the county seat of Hancock County and the largest city in the county. Greenfield has a population over 25,000 and has its own records page. All Hancock County residents apply for marriage licenses at the clerk's office at the Greenfield courthouse.