elcome to the Shelby County Probate Court, the Honorable Jeffrey J. Beigel presiding. We are committed to using technology to improve the efficiency of our office and increase the level of service made available to our customers. The innovative services that are available on this site include FAQs, Checklists for most case types, and online forms. NOTICE REGARDING APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE: EFFECTIVE 05/13/21 MARRIAGE LICENSE PROCEDURES REMOTE VIDEO: Applicants are encouraged to apply for marriage licenses by virtual appointment (see instructions below). IN-PERSON: Marriage licenses are issued in-person at the Probate Court Monday thru Friday, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Please click HERE to read the requirements to obtain a license when appearing in-person and fill out the online application to expedite the process. All persons must wear a facial covering and maintain social distancing while in the Shelby County Courthouse. Fill out online application completely. You must have a valid email address. Contact the Clerk's office by telephone (937-498-7263) to confirm application is complete; you will need to provide the number of times previously married and the name of the officiant expected to perform your ceremony (if officiant is known) The following items must be sent to the Clerk’s office by Fax (937-498-7260) OR email (juvenileprobate@shelbycoprobate.org): A copy of your driver’s license (or ID) A file stamped copy of your divorce or dissolution decree (for your last marriage only) "Oath/Signature" (click here for form)– You must read and sign this form. Mail the $76.00 fee to the Court (P.O. Box 4187, Sidney, OH 45365) by check or money order (payable to Shelby County Probate Court) Contact the Clerk's Office by telephone to confirm receipt of all of the above Clerk will then make arrangements with each applicant to be present for a video conference to confirm identity, residence, divorce information, oath and signature The Clerk will then issue and mail marriage license the same business day to applicants at the address provided on the application. 1) Marriage applications can now be completed and submitted ONLINE!! Click Here 2) Adult Guardian Education: please Click Here for information on available courses, including online courses 3) Confidential Disclosure of Personal Identifiers (Click Here) Use of this form is required when omitting personal identifiers from case documents, which is now required by Superintendence Rules 44-47. Shelby County Probate Court was the 2013 winner of the Ohio State Bar Association's Judicial Administration and Legal Reform Committee "Innovative Court Practices Award". The Court won the award for its Checklist and Compliance Order program. This website was developed from a template designed and created by the Hamilton County Probate Court and is provided in the spirit of cooperation in an effort to reduce costs by sharing work product. Disclaimer and Privacy Statement Copyright © 2004-2016 Shelby County Probate Court. All Rights Reserved.