ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

NOTICE: This is only a list of the ADDED requirements for minors. All other laws, rules, and requirements for marriage license still apply.

Parental consent is not required.

BOTH APPLICANTS ARE 17 YEARS OF AGE

• The Juvenile Court files a Consent to Marriage for the applicants.  After 14 days have passed, the applicants must present a certified copy of the Consent to Probate Court.
• A pre-marriage counseling letter is required. This can be obtained through a licensed Minister or a counseling agency. Note: If the letter is from a minister, it must be on the church letterhead or church stationary.
• US Government issued photo ID and proof of age is required. If a driver's license is not obtainable, then other types of ID are allowed.

ONE APPLICANT IS 17 YEARS OF AGE

• ALL OF THE ABOVE
• The other applicant to be joined in marriage cannot be more than four years older than the 17 year old applicant.

*Acceptable documents for proof of age:

• A copy of a birth record;
• A birth certificate issued by the department of health, a local registrar of vital statistics, or other public office charged with similar duties by the laws of another state, territory, or country;
• A baptismal record showing the person's date of birth;
• A passport;
• A license or permit to operate a motor vehicle as defined under section 4501.01 of the Revised Code;
• Any government or school issued identification card showing the person's date of birth;
• An immigration record showing the person's date of birth;
• A naturalization record showing the person's date of birth;
• A Court record or any other document or record issued by a governmental entity showing the person's date of birth.