Clerk of the Courts

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION

SEARCH MARRIAGE LICENSES (1993 to NOW)

REQUEST A COPY OF YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE

New Marriage License Applications

To be married in the State of Indiana a couple must have a marriage license.  The applicants who wish to be married must apply in person in the Clerk's Office and bring with them the required documents.  For Indiana residents, at least one applicant must reside in Clark County and provide documentation of residency.  Out-of-state residents may apply for a license in Clark County only if the marriage ceremony is being performed in Clark County.

If you wish to be married by the Clerk at the courthouse, an appointment must be made in advance. Please call the Clerk's office for an appointment.

Fees:

• Clark County Residents $25 + $4 document fee = $29
• Out of State Residents $65 + $4 document fee = $69

If you are applying for a marriage license in Clark County, you may start the application process online.  Click here to familiarize yourself with the process.  While you will still have to appear at the Clerk's Office to complete the process and receive your license (as required by Indiana law), starting your application online will save you time at the Clerk's Office.

Click Here to Begin Your Application

After you complete the online portion, both individuals will need to appear at the Clerk's Office to complete the process. You can complete your application Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm. The Courthouse is closed on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays. Please allow 30 minutes to complete the process.

Applicants will need at least one (1) of the following:

• Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
• Certified Court Decree Establishing Date of Birth
• Valid Driver's License or Other State-Issued ID Establishing Date of Birth
• Any Other Official Documentation That the Clerk Deems Sufficient

After completing the online and in-person portion for the marriage application, if you wish to be married in the clerk’s office please click the link below to schedule.

Click Here to Schedule a Marriage at the Courthouse

Clark County Indiana Clerk's Office

Court Costs / FILING FEES

* Civil and Small Claims Actions:  The filing fees reflect the amount for one named Defendant.  A $10.00 service fee shall be collected for EACH additional Defendant that is named or added.  A $10.00 garnishee service fee shall be collected for each Garnishee Defendant that is named or added in EXCESS of THREE (3).

* Service by Sheriff: A $13.00 service of process fee shall be collected ONE TIME per case.

* Service by Certified or Registered Mail:  Filing fees include the cost of serving EACH PARTY at only ONE ADDRESS via Certified or Registered Mail.  Service of filings after the initial filing must also be paid by the person requesting service.  A payment to the Clark County Clerk should accompany the filings in the amount of $4.00 per envelope, or the person may provide the Clerk with pre-paid certified postage materials.

Mortgage Foreclosure Fee:  Indiana Senate Bill 415, which became effective on May 7, 2015, amended Ind. Code 33-37-5-33 and reinstated the fifty dollar ($50) mortgage foreclosure counseling and education fee. This fee will be collected from a party filing an action to foreclose a mortgage.

The Drainage Board

The Drainage Board is hereby authorized to perform those duties and functions specified under Indiana Code 36-9-27-4 and other applicable sections of Indiana Law and such other responsibilities as may be assigned to it from time to time by the Board of Commissioners of Clark County. It provides a 3 member board that consists of 1 county executive and 2 county residents and the county surveyor serves as an ex-officio non-voting member. The board reviews unincorporated county drainage plans, including subdivisions, and investigates unincorporated county drainage problems.

Contact the Drainage Board

Phone 812.285.6281

Office Hours 

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Closed noon - 1pm for lunch)

Office Contact

Talaina  Taff
812.285.6281
ttaff@clarkcounty.in.gov

Drainage Board Authority

• Authority of Clark County Drainage Board

Drainage Board Forms & Documents 

• Stormwater Technical Standards Guideline - Chapters 1 - 5 Amendment
• Drainage Ordinance (Adopted Dec 2024)
• Drainage Issue Report Form (pdf)
• Drainage Review Fee Schedule 
• Drainage Review Application Form (pdf)
• Policy on Public Comment (pdf)
• Checklist - Detention Analysis (pdf)
• Checklist - Drainage Plan Review (pdf)
• Stormwater Long Term Operation and Maintenance Agreement (Doc)

Drainage Board Members

All members appointed by the Clark County Board of Commissioners.

• Jack Coffman, President - Appointed Term 01.01.25 - 12.31.26
• Rob Lewellen, Member - Appointed Term 01.16.25 - 12.31.27
• Alan Conner, Vice-President - Appointed Term 4.10.25 - 12.31.26

Drainage Board Meetings

Drainage Board Meetings are held at the location below and are open to the public.  Meetings begin at 5:00pm.

2026 Drainage Board Meeting Dates:

• January 14th
• January 20
• January 29
• February 17
• February 23 - Special Meeting
• March 4 - Rescheduled to March 13th
• April 21
• May 19
• June 16
• July 21
• August 18
• September 15
• October 20
• November 17
• December 15

Posted pursuant to I.C. 5-14-1.5-5.