• Indiana does not permit anyone under the age of 15 to get married.marriage image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
  
  Couples who wish to marry in Indiana must get a license beforehand, with both parties present to make application. Applicants should contact the appropriate county clerk to inquire about office hours, the necessity of an appointment, fees, and any other questions.
  
  

Where to Apply

• Residents of Indiana must apply in the county in which either party resides. Out-of-state applicants must apply in the county where the marriage will take place.
  
  

General Requirements

• The law requires all parties to provide proof of age and their social security numbers. Acceptable means of ID include an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, driver's license, or state-issued identification card. If divorced or widowed, the applicant might have to show written proof of this fact, depending on the county. Applicants should call to confirm. Licenses remain valid 60 days from the date of issuance. Residents will pay $18 for a marriage license while out-of-state applicants will pay $60. As of June 2010, same-sex marriages were not permitted.
  
  

Underage Applicants

• According to Indiana legal code, all applicants under 18 must have parental consent to marry. Those who are 15 and 16 must also have a court order and can receive one only in the event the female is pregnant or already a mother. The court can waive the parental consent requirements in some instances. No one under 15 can get married in the state.
  
  In instances where parental or guardian consent is necessary, both parents or guardians must be present unless one has died, only one guardian exists, or one parent has sole custody. The parties must present written verification of this fact.
  
  

Information on Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Upon application for a marriage license, the clerk will either provide written information or show a video about AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, including how they are spread, prevention, and high-risk behaviors. Applicants must acknowledge on the application that they have received said information. People can refuse the information on religious grounds.