Ohio Counties

Ohio has 88 counties, each with its own Probate Court that handles marriage licenses and keeps marriage records. The Probate Court in each county is the sole authority for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining those files. Records go back to the date each county was created, with some dating to the late 1700s. Select a county below to find the Probate Court's contact info, address, phone number, fees, and resources for marriage records in that area.