Ohio Marriage And Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


The state of Ohio is considered as an open state. The implementation of the Freedom of Information Act has made it easy for the local residents to obtain a copy of an Ohio marriage license public record anytime.

Ohio marriage records are important documents that are used when conducting genealogy research. It contains information that is necessary in updating the family history. The document is also a required file when dealing with certain transactions in the government. These transactions usually involves the couple especially any financial related matters. The document is also used by those who wish to check on the marital status of an individual. This is done mostly before a marriage.

Early records of marriage in Ohio only have the basic information of the marriage. This includes the names of the couple as well as the information as to when and where the marriage took place. With the changes in the demands of the people, the information included on the marriage certificate has also been updated and now includes additional details about the marriage. The maiden name of the bride can now be seen on the public file. The birth details of the couple and their information about their jobs are also indicated on the file. Additional information includes the names of the couple's parents and the witnesses.

Getting a copy of a marriage certificate in the state of Ohio needs to be done by the couple themselves. Their immediate relatives can also file the request provided that they have authority to do so. Others should also have a special permission in order to obtain a copy of the marriage records of other people. A processing fee has to be paid in order to proceed with the request. The fee would range from $.05 up to $5 depending on the request. It is also important to provide the basic information about the file being requested. The contact details of the one who requested the document has to be provided as well which will only be used for verification purposes.

The Historical Society of Ohio is where the state manages the public records including the marriage certificates. Only records from 1949 are available in the state of Ohio. One can also request for a copy of a marriage certificate at the office of the probate court in the county where the couple registered their marriage. Sending a mail request is also possible but results of the search can be delivered only after a few days.

The Internet has made the marriage license search easier and hassle free. By far, it is also the fastest method in obtaining such document since the search can be done even without going to any office. Results of the search are delivered in just seconds instead of waiting for several days.




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