Greene County Marriage License

Marriage license records in Greene County are filed at the Probate Court in Xenia. The court has a dedicated Marriage License Bureau with its own phone line and hours.

Greene County Probate Court

The Greene County Probate Court is at 45 N. Detroit Street in the Greene County Courthouse, Xenia, OH 45385. The main phone is (937) 562-5280. For the Marriage License Bureau specifically, call (937) 562-5284 or (937) 562-5282. The fax is (937) 562-5316. Judge Thomas O'Diam presides over the court, with Amy E. Shumway serving as Chief Deputy Clerk and Court Administrator, and Brandy N. Fite as Deputy Clerk.

The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Marriage License Bureau has slightly different hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Make sure you arrive during the Bureau's hours if you want to apply for a marriage license. Showing up at 3:45 p.m. could mean coming back another day.

The Greene County Probate Court website provides court hours, contact details, and fee information.

This page lists the Marriage License Bureau phone number, court staff, and office hours for marriage license applications.

How to Apply for a Marriage License

Both applicants must appear in person at the Greene County Courthouse. That is the law under ORC 3101.05. Each person needs a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID works. Bring your Social Security number too. The court needs it for the application, but it will not print on the license. If you have been married before, bring a certified copy of your most recent divorce decree with the case number, date, and court listed.

The application form asks for each person's name, age, place of birth, residence, occupation, parents' names, and the name of the officiant who will perform the ceremony. The probate judge reviews it on the spot. If nothing is out of order, the license is issued the same visit. No blood test needed. No waiting period. You can get married the same day.

Greene County Marriage License Fees

The marriage license fee is about $50. A court costs and filing fee schedule went into effect March 1, 2025. Contact the Marriage License Bureau at (937) 562-5284 to confirm the exact fee. Note that as of a March 2026 update, online payments were temporarily not available. Check with the court on current payment methods before your visit. Cash and money orders are typically accepted.

Certified copies of the marriage certificate are available at a small charge per copy. Get several. You'll need them for name changes at the BMV, Social Security office, and your bank. Each place usually wants its own original certified copy, not a photocopy.

Greene County Records and Archives

Greene County has a Records Center and Archives with a digital search system. You can reach the archives at archives@greenecountyohio.gov or by phone at (937) 562-6487. The digital archive holds over 835 records that you can filter by subject, including marriage and probate records. This is a good resource if you are doing genealogy work or need to find an older marriage record.

The Greene County Records Center and Archives website has a searchable digital record system.

The archives search tool lets you filter by record type, including marriage records, estates, and probate files.

Greene County marriage records go back to 1803. Wright State University Libraries in nearby Dayton also hold Greene County marriage records from 1803 to 1870 in their Special Collections and Archives. For records from September 1949 forward, the Ohio Department of Health statewide index can help locate which county holds a particular record. The Ohio History Connection is another source for older Ohio marriage records.

Ceremony Rules and Filing

Under ORC 3101.08, the people who can perform a wedding in Ohio include ordained or licensed ministers registered with the Ohio Secretary of State, judges, probate judges (under ORC 2101.27), mayors, and the superintendent of Ohio deaf and blind education services. Religious societies can also perform ceremonies according to their own traditions.

The officiant must sign the marriage certificate and return it to the Greene County Probate Court within 30 days. ORC 3101.13 sets that deadline. Late returns can result in a $50 fine. Once the signed certificate is on file, the marriage is part of the official record. All marriage records in Greene County are public under ORC 149.43. The court removes Social Security numbers before showing records to the public, but everything else stays accessible. The license is valid for 60 days from issuance per ORC 3101.07.

Cities in Greene County

Residents of Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia, and other Greene County cities all use the same Probate Court in Xenia for marriage licenses. No city office in Ohio issues marriage licenses. It is always the county probate court. The Ohio Legal Help website has a directory page for the Greene County Probate Court with contact details and free legal resources. If you need a correction made to a marriage certificate, ORC 3101.15 allows you to file an application with the court, backed by an affidavit from someone who knows the correct facts.

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