Harrison County Marriage Records Search
Harrison County marriage records are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Corydon, Indiana, which issues all marriage licenses, stores filed documents, and handles certified copy requests for the county. Harrison County charges a flat $60 fee that applies to both residents and out-of-state applicants, which is different from most Indiana counties that charge different rates based on residency. The clerk also accepts a wider range of payment methods than many Indiana counties. This page covers where and how to apply, how to search existing Harrison County marriage records, and where to find older historical documents.
Harrison County Marriage Records Quick Facts
Harrison County Clerk's Office
The Harrison County Clerk's Office is located at 300 N. Capitol Ave #203, Corydon, IN 47112. Call (812) 738-4289 for questions or to confirm current requirements before your visit. Email is available at harrclerk@harrisoncounty.in.gov. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Both parties must appear in person to apply for a marriage license in Harrison County.
Harrison County charges a flat $60 fee for a marriage license. The clerk stated: "There is a $60.00 fee for a marriage license." This flat rate applies to both residents and out-of-state applicants, making Harrison County straightforward when it comes to fees. You do not need to worry about whether you are an Indiana resident or not when calculating what you owe. The fee is the same either way.
Payment options in Harrison County are broader than most Indiana counties. The clerk accepts cash, certified checks, cashier's checks, money orders, personal checks, Visa, Discover, American Express, and MasterCard. The office noted: "We accept Cash, certified check, cashier's check, money order, personal check, Visa, Discover, AMEX or MasterCard." This is a notable difference from counties that accept only cash or money orders. If you only have a credit card, Harrison County will still serve you.
The state-managed county page at in.gov/counties/harrison/departments/clerk and the local clerk site at harrison.countyclerk.us both have current information on Harrison County marriage license requirements and procedures.
| Office | Harrison County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N. Capitol Ave #203, Corydon, IN 47112 |
| Phone | (812) 738-4289 |
| harrclerk@harrisoncounty.in.gov | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fee | $60 (both resident and out-of-state) |
| Payment | Cash, checks, money orders, Visa, Discover, AMEX, MasterCard |
Applying for a Marriage License in Harrison County
Both applicants must appear in person at the Harrison County Clerk's Office in Corydon to get a marriage license. Indiana allows couples to start the process online before their visit. Go to courts.in.gov/marriage and complete the pre-application. Save the license key number you receive and bring it with you. The in-person step is still required for both parties. You cannot complete the process without both applicants present at the same time.
There is no waiting period. The clerk's office confirmed: "There is no waiting period after the license is issued. The license is valid for only 60 days." That 60-day window starts from the date the license is issued, not the date you apply. If your ceremony does not take place within 60 days, the license expires and you would need to reapply and pay again. Plan your ceremony date accordingly.
Indiana Code IC 31-11 sets the statewide legal requirements for marriage in Indiana, including age minimums, residency rules, and documentation standards. Both applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants aged 16 or 17 need a court order. No blood test is required. Valid government-issued identification is required for all applicants. If you have been previously divorced, bring documentation showing that the prior marriage ended.
Searching Harrison County Marriage Records Online
The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL is the main free database for Harrison County marriage records from 1993 to the present. Search by name, select Harrison County, and the system returns matching license records. No account is needed. Both parties' names and the license issue date are shown in results. This is the fastest way to confirm a Harrison County marriage that took place in the last three decades.
The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup is maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court and covers all 92 Indiana counties, including Harrison County, for marriage records going back to 1993.
The statewide portal allows you to search Harrison County marriage records by name and returns results that include the license date and both parties' names for licenses issued from 1993 forward.
For records before 1993, contact the Harrison County Clerk at (812) 738-4289 or visit the Corydon courthouse. Paper records from earlier years are stored at the courthouse. The Indiana Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages maintains a marriage index from 1958 forward. Searching that database costs $8 and returns an index entry. The Indiana Archives at in.gov/iara holds transferred historical vital records from Indiana counties, which may include older Harrison County marriage documents.
Certified Copies and Record Access
Certified copies of Harrison County marriage records are available through the clerk's office in Corydon. Visit in person during office hours or submit a written request by mail to 300 N. Capitol Ave #203, Corydon, IN 47112. Include both parties' full names, the approximate date of marriage, and return contact information. For mailed requests, include a check or money order for the copy fee. Cash payments require an in-person visit.
Indiana Code IC 5-14-3 governs public access to records in Indiana. Marriage records are generally public and can be requested by anyone. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 places some limits on access to certain vital records data, though marriage license records remain broadly accessible. The Indiana Judicial Branch public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains how to access court records across the state. Free legal assistance for family record matters is available through indianalegalhelp.org.
Historical Harrison County Marriage Records
Harrison County's marriage records go back to the 1800s. The Indiana State Library genealogy division at in.gov/library/genealogy.htm is a good starting point for historical research. The Legacy Database at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy has older digitized Indiana records that may include Harrison County marriage entries from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Indiana Archives vital records page details what historical marriage records from Harrison County and other Indiana counties have been transferred to state-level archives for long-term preservation and public access.
The Indiana Archives catalog is searchable online and can help researchers determine whether older Harrison County marriage records are available at the state level before making a trip to Corydon.
FamilySearch has indexed many early Harrison County marriage records and offers free access to historical Indiana documents. The county sits in southern Indiana near the Kentucky border and has records from its earliest settlement years that family historians regularly seek out.
Cities in Harrison County
Harrison County has no cities that meet the 25,000-population threshold for a dedicated city records page. Corydon is the county seat. All Harrison County residents, including those in Corydon, Clarksville, and other communities, apply for marriage licenses at the clerk's office at 300 N. Capitol Ave in Corydon.