Search Strongsville Marriage Records
Strongsville marriage records are managed by the Cuyahoga County Probate Court in downtown Cleveland. As part of Cuyahoga County, Strongsville residents file for marriage licenses and request copies of marriage records at the same court used by Cleveland and dozens of other suburban communities. The court has kept marriage records since 1810, giving it one of the deepest collections in Ohio. Whether you need a new license or want to find an old record, the Cuyahoga County Probate Court handles everything.
Strongsville Overview
Strongsville Marriage License Filing
Strongsville couples get their marriage licenses at the Cuyahoga County Probate Court at 1 Lakeside Avenue West in Cleveland. The Marriage License Bureau is on the first floor. Both people must appear in person with valid photo ID. You need a driver's license, state ID, or passport.
Ohio has no waiting period for marriage licenses. That means couples can marry right after getting their license, which stays valid for 60 days per ORC Chapter 3101. If either person was married before, bring proof that the previous marriage ended. A certified divorce decree or death certificate will do. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old.
The drive from Strongsville to the Cuyahoga County courthouse in downtown Cleveland takes about 25 minutes on I-71 North. The Marriage License Bureau has its own phone line at (216) 443-8920 for recorded information and (216) 443-8921 for live help. The general court number is (216) 443-8785. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Court | Cuyahoga County Probate Court - Marriage License Bureau |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Lakeside Avenue West Cleveland, OH 44113 |
| Phone | (216) 443-8785 / Marriage: (216) 443-8921 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
How to Find Strongsville Marriage Records
The Cuyahoga County Probate Court has an online Historical Marriage Index covering records from 1810 to the present. You can search by name to find marriage records filed anywhere in Cuyahoga County, including Strongsville. The index is free and does not require an account. This is a good place to start before requesting a certified copy.
When requesting a marriage record, provide the full names of both people involved and the date of marriage. There may be fees for certified copies. Under ORC 149.43, marriage records are public records and anyone can request them. You do not need to state a reason.
The Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts is a separate office from the Probate Court. Paper copies through the Clerk cost $0.05 per page for standard documents, with an additional $1.00 per document for certification. But for marriage records specifically, you need to go through the Probate Court, not the Clerk of Courts.
Note: Online databases like Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and the Ohio Office of Vital Statistics may also have Cuyahoga County marriage records, though access varies.
Cuyahoga County Marriage Records Tools
The Cuyahoga County Probate Court offers an online marriage index for searching records. Visit the Cuyahoga County Marriage License Index to search by name.
The index covers all brides and grooms in Cuyahoga County from 1810 forward. It is free to use and gives you basic details that can help you locate the full record. If you find what you need in the index, you can then contact the Probate Court to get a certified copy.
Cuyahoga County was formed from Geauga County in 1808 and organized in 1810. There is no known history of courthouse disasters, so the marriage record collection is largely intact going all the way back. The county courthouse has naturalization records from 1818 and probate records from 1810 as well. The Cuyahoga County Marriage Records page has more details on how to request copies and what information you may need to provide.
Strongsville Historical Marriage Records
Marriage records for the Strongsville area go back to 1810 when Cuyahoga County was organized. All historical marriage records are held at the Probate Court in Cleveland. The Microfilm Room in the basement of the courthouse has marriage records on microfilm going back over two hundred years. You can also search through FamilySearch for free digitized records.
The Ohio History Connection may hold microfilm copies of Cuyahoga County marriage records in its archives. For Strongsville birth certificates, the Cleveland Vital Statistics office at 601 Lakeside Avenue East handles those separately. First certified copy costs $20, with additional copies at reduced rates.
Nearby Cities With Marriage Records
Cleveland is the county seat of Cuyahoga County and home to the Probate Court that serves Strongsville. Parma, Lakewood, and Euclid are all in Cuyahoga County too. They all use the same court for marriage records.
Akron is in Summit County to the south. Elyria and Lorain are in Lorain County to the west. Each of these cities uses a different county probate court for their marriage records.
Cuyahoga County Marriage Records
Strongsville is part of Cuyahoga County. All marriage licenses and records go through the Cuyahoga County Probate Court in Cleveland. The court serves Strongsville and all other cities in the county. For full county information, visit the Cuyahoga County page.