Hendricks County Marriage Records
Hendricks County marriage records are issued and maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Danville, Indiana, which handles all marriage license applications, certified copy requests, and related court documents for the county. The Hendricks County Courthouse has specific entry rules and a marriage license processing cutoff of 3:30 p.m. that applicants need to know about before making the drive to Danville. This page covers how to apply for a license, how to search existing Hendricks County marriage records, and where to access older historical documents.
Hendricks County Marriage Records Quick Facts
Hendricks County Clerk's Office
The Hendricks County Clerk's Office, led by Marjorie Pike, is at 51 W Main St, #104, Danville, IN 46122. Call (317) 745-9231 for questions. General hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Marriage license processing stops at 3:30 p.m. Arrive before that time if you need to apply the same day. The clerk's office handles marriage licenses, tax warrants, elections, and several other county functions.
The Hendricks County Courthouse has a specific entry rule. The office noted: "The Courthouse can only be entered through the West Security Entrance." If you arrive at the wrong entrance, you will need to walk around. Security screening applies at entry. There is also a notable restriction for those with business in a specific courtroom: "NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED in SUPERIOR COURT 5." This does not apply to the clerk's office itself, but it is worth knowing if your visit involves court appearances as well.
Both parties must appear in person at the Danville courthouse to apply. Indiana allows a pre-application online at courts.in.gov/marriage, which can speed up the in-person process. The clerk's full list of services is described at co.hendricks.in.us and the marriage-specific division page at co.hendricks.in.us/department/division.php.
| Office | Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Marjorie Pike |
| Address | 51 W Main St, #104, Danville, IN 46122 |
| Phone | (317) 745-9231 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Marriage License Cutoff | 3:30 PM |
| Entry | West Security Entrance only |
| Fee (Resident) | $25 |
| Fee (Out-of-State) | $65 |
How to Apply for a Hendricks County Marriage License
Start the process online at in.gov/courts/services/marriage-license to complete a pre-application and get a license key number. Then bring that number and your required documents to the clerk's office at 51 W Main St, Suite 104, in Danville. Both applicants must appear in person together. Processing takes time, so plan to arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. to ensure you can be served the same day.
Acceptable identification includes a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID. If either applicant has been divorced before, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree. If you are between 16 and 17 years old, you need a court order under Indiana Code IC 31-11-7 before the clerk can issue a license. Both applicants must be present at the time of signing. Indiana Code IC 31-11 sets the statewide rules that govern all Indiana marriage licenses, including those issued in Hendricks County.
There is no waiting period once the license is issued. It is valid for 60 days. No blood test is required. The resident fee is $25 and the out-of-state fee is $65. Hendricks County is a growing suburban county west of Indianapolis, so the clerk's office handles a significant volume of marriage license applications. Arriving early in the day is advisable if you want to avoid a long wait.
Search Hendricks County Marriage Records Online
The Indiana Courts Marriage License Public Lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL covers Hendricks County marriage records from 1993 to the present. Search by name, select Hendricks County, and the system shows matching license records. No account is required. Results include both parties' names and the license issue date. This is the fastest way to confirm a Hendricks County marriage from recent decades without visiting the Danville courthouse.
The Indiana Marriage License Public Lookup is the official statewide database maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court and serves as the primary online resource for searching Hendricks County marriage records from 1993 onward.
The portal covers all 92 Indiana counties, making it useful for searches when the exact county of record is uncertain, and it returns Hendricks County results alongside results from neighboring counties like Boone, Marion, and Morgan.
For records before 1993, contact the Hendricks County Clerk directly at (317) 745-9231 or visit the Danville courthouse. The Indiana Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages has a statewide marriage index from 1958 forward, available for $8 per search. The Indiana Archives at in.gov/iara holds older historical vital records that may include transferred Hendricks County marriage documents.
Certified Copies and Record Requests
Certified copies of Hendricks County marriage records are available at the Danville courthouse. Visit the clerk's office in person at Suite 104 during office hours. For mail requests, write to Hendricks County Clerk, 51 W Main St, #104, Danville, IN 46122. Include both parties' full names, the approximate date of marriage, and your return address with payment. Check the county website for current copy fees before submitting your request.
Indiana Code IC 5-14-3 establishes Indiana's public records access rules and makes most marriage records available to anyone who requests them. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 sets some limits on certain vital records data, though marriage license records are generally accessible. The Indiana Judicial Branch at in.gov/courts/public-records outlines how to request court records statewide. Free legal help for Hendricks County residents dealing with marriage or family record matters is available at indianalegalhelp.org.
Historical Hendricks County Marriage Records
Hendricks County marriage records go back to the county's founding in the early 1800s. For genealogy research, the Indiana State Library at in.gov/library/genealogy.htm has indexes and digital materials covering many Indiana counties, including Hendricks County. The Legacy Database at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy holds older Indiana marriage records and is worth checking for entries that may not appear in the statewide courts database.
The Indiana Archives vital records holdings page identifies which historical Hendricks County marriage records are stored at the state level and available for public research, giving genealogists a clear picture of what sources to pursue before visiting the Danville courthouse.
The Archives holds transferred vital records from across Indiana, including Hendricks County documents from before modern digitization, and researchers can use the online catalog to identify specific records of interest before requesting copies.
FamilySearch offers free access to many early Hendricks County marriage records and has indexed documents going back to the mid-1800s for many Indiana counties.
Cities in Hendricks County
Plainfield is the largest city in Hendricks County and has a population over 25,000. All Hendricks County residents, including those in Plainfield, Avon, Brownsburg, and Danville, apply for marriage licenses at the clerk's office in Danville.