Beavercreek Marriage Records
Beavercreek marriage records are handled by the Greene County Probate Court in Xenia. The court keeps all marriage license files for Greene County, which includes Beavercreek and every other city and township in the county. If you plan to get married, need to search for an old record, or want a certified copy of a marriage license, the Probate Court in Xenia is where to go. The court has had marriage records on file since 1803, when Greene County was first formed from Hamilton and Ross Counties.
Beavercreek Overview
Beavercreek Marriage License Filing
The Greene County Probate Court handles all marriage licenses for Beavercreek residents. The court is at 45 North Detroit Street, Xenia, OH 45385. Phone: (937) 562-5290. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. From Beavercreek, the drive to Xenia takes about 15 minutes east on Route 35.
Both parties must show up in person with valid photo ID. If either person was married before, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is needed. Under ORC Chapter 3101, both applicants must be at least 18 years old to marry without parental consent. The license is good for 60 days from the date it is issued. Standard certified copies of marriage certificates typically cost between $2 and $5 per copy, with extra charges for rush processing or mailing.
Online requests for marriage records usually take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests at the courthouse can sometimes be filled the same day. Mail requests generally take 2 to 4 weeks.
| Court | Greene County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 North Detroit Street Xenia, OH 45385 |
| Phone | (937) 562-5290 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Note: The Greene County Health Department handles birth and death records, not marriage records.
Search Beavercreek Marriage Records
Greene County marriage records can be searched through the Probate Court's records system. You can also request records in person, by mail, or through an online portal. The court keeps marriage records from 1803 to the present. That is over 220 years of marriage files for the county, all held at the same courthouse in Xenia.
The Greene County Records Center and Archives holds historical documents including older marriage records. The archives have over 835 digital records that include marriage files, probate records, estate files, and other historical documents going back to the early 1800s. You can contact the archives at archives@greenecountyohio.gov or call 937-562-6487.
Under ORC 149.43, Ohio treats marriage records as public records. Anyone can ask for a copy without stating a reason. The Probate Court must provide access. Marriage records from 1803 to 1922 are also available through the Ohio County Marriages collection at FamilySearch, which is free to use with an account.
Greene County Marriage Records Tools
The Greene County Courts website provides information on searching for marriage and divorce records in the county. Visit the Greene County Courts Marriage and Divorce Records page for details.
The page explains how to request records online, in person, or by mail. It also lists fees and processing times so you can plan ahead.
The Greene County Records Center and Archives is another resource for historical marriage records. You can browse their digital holdings at the Greene County Records Center and Archives site.
The archives are a great resource for genealogy research. They hold original documents that may not be available through the Probate Court's regular search tools. If you are looking for a marriage record from the 1800s, start here.
Historical Marriage Records in Beavercreek
Greene County was formed on March 24, 1803. Marriage records and probate records start from that year. There is no known history of courthouse fires or disasters in Greene County, which means the record collection is largely complete going all the way back. The county health department has birth records from 1908, but birth records from 1869 to 1908 are at the Probate Court.
The Ohio History Connection has guides and microfilm copies of many Ohio county marriage records. The Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics office at 614-466-2531 can help if you are not sure which county holds a specific marriage record.
Nearby Cities With Marriage Records
Dayton is in Montgomery County, right next to Beavercreek to the west. Kettering and Huber Heights are also in Montgomery County. Springfield is in Clark County to the north. Each city uses its own county probate court for marriage records.
Fairfield and Middletown are in Butler County to the southwest. Hamilton is also part of Butler County. The filing process is the same across Ohio, but the specific court and fees can differ from county to county.
Greene County Marriage Records
Beavercreek is part of Greene County. All marriage licenses and records for the county are filed at the Greene County Probate Court in Xenia. The court serves Beavercreek and every community in the county. For more details on county filing procedures and resources, visit the Greene County page.