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IN Code § 31-11-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 3. Uniform Premarital Agreement Act|31-11-3-10. Tolling of Statute of Limitations During Marriage; Equitable Defenses

Sec. 10. Any statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage of the parties to the agreement. However, equitable defenses limiting the time for enforcement, including laches and estoppel, are available to either party.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-2.5-10.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-0.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-0.2. Effect of Enactment of Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 31-7-3-15.5 (before its repeal, now codified at section 17 of this chapter) by P.L.143-1994 applies to marriages performed before, on, and after March 8, 1994.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.489.
IN Code § 31-11-4-0.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-0.3. Legalization of Court Orders Relating to Certain Marriages; Issuance of Duplicate License; State Department of Health Shall Accept Order

Sec. 0.3. (a) If before March 8, 1994:(1) an individual who solemnized a marriage failed to appropriately complete the marriage certificate or timely file the duplicate marriage certificate and marriage license with the clerk as required by IC 31-7-3-15 (before its repeal, now codified at section 16 of this chapter);(2) a party to the marriage petitioned a circuit court with jurisdiction in the county in which the marriage occurred to affirm the marriage as of the date the marriage occurred; and(3) the court issued an order affirming the marriage as of the date the marriage occurred;the court order is legalized and has the same legal effect as a properly attested and filed marriage certificate.(b) If the clerk of the court receives a court order affirming the marriage described in subsection (a), the clerk of the court shall issue a duplicate license with the date the marriage occurred to the party who sought declaratory relief.(c) The state department of health shall accept the order described in subsection (a) as it accepts other marriage records received from county clerks.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.490.
IN Code § 31-11-4-0.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-0.4. Legalization of Certain Marriage Licenses Issued After August 31, 1984, and Before April 16, 1985

Sec. 0.4. A marriage solemnized under the legal authority of a license that:(1) was issued under the authority of a circuit, superior, or juvenile court after August 31, 1984, and before April 16, 1985; and(2) would have been validly issued under IC 31-1-1-1 if that statute had been in effect;is legalized if performed in conformity with all other statutes in effect at the time of the marriage.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.491.
IN Code § 31-11-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-1. Marriage License Required to Marry

Sec. 1. Before two (2) individuals may marry each other, the individuals must obtain a marriage license under this chapter.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-1-1.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-2. Prerequisites for Issuance of Marriage License

Sec. 2. A clerk of a circuit court may not issue a marriage license unless the individuals who apply for the license have the authority to marry each other under IC 31-11-1.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-1.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-3. County of Residence or Solemnization; Place to Obtain License

Sec. 3. Individuals who intend to marry must obtain a marriage license from the clerk of the circuit court of the county of residence of either of the individuals. If neither of the individuals who intends to marry is a resident of Indiana, the individuals must obtain the marriage license from the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the marriage is to be solemnized.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-2.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-4. Application; Sexually Transmitted Diseases Acknowledgment; Lifetime Sex or Violent Offender; Religious Objections

Sec. 4. (a) An application for a marriage license must be written and verified. The application must contain the following information concerning each of the applicants:(1) Full name.(2) Birthplace.(3) Residence.(4) Age.(5) Names of dependent children.(6) Full name, including the maiden name of a mother, last known residence, and, if known, the place of birth of:(A) the birth parents of the applicant if the applicant is not adopted; or(B) the adoptive parents of the applicant if the applicant is adopted.(7) Whether either of the applicants is a lifetime sex or violent offender, and, if an applicant is a lifetime sex or violent offender, the county and state in which the conviction was entered giving rise to the applicant's status as a lifetime sex or violent offender.(8) A statement of facts necessary to determine whether any legal impediment to the proposed marriage exists.(9) Except as provided in subsection (e), an acknowledgment that both applicants must sign, affirming that the applicants have received the information described in section 5 of this chapter, including a list of test sites for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The acknowledgment required by this subdivision must be in the following form:ACKNOWLEDGMENTI acknowledge that I have received information regarding serious communicable diseases that are sexually transmitted and a list of test sites for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
IN Code § 31-11-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-5. Distribution of Information Concerning Serious Communicable Diseases That Are Sexually Transmitted

Sec. 5. (a) The clerk of the circuit court shall distribute to marriage license applicants written information or videotaped information approved by the HIV advisory council of the state department of health concerning serious communicable diseases that are sexually transmitted.(b) Written information and videotaped information distributed by each clerk of the circuit court under subsection (a) must provide current information on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and other serious communicable diseases that are sexually transmitted. The information must include an explanation of the following:(1) The etiology of serious communicable diseases that are sexually transmitted.(2) The behaviors that create a high risk of transmission of such diseases.(3) Precautionary measures that reduce the risk of contracting such diseases.(4) The necessity for consulting medical specialists if infection is suspected.(c) At the time of application for a marriage license, each clerk of the circuit court shall:(1) provide the marriage license applicants with written information furnished under subsection (a) concerning dangerous communicable diseases that are sexually transmitted; or(2) show the marriage license applicants videotaped information furnished under subsection (a) concerning dangerous communicable diseases that are sexually transmitted.(d) In addition to the information provided to marriage license applicants under subsection (c), each clerk of the circuit court shall inform each marriage license applicant that the applicant may be tested on a voluntary basis for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by the applicant's private physician or at another testing site. The clerk shall provide the marriage applicants with a list of testing sites in the community.(e) An applicant who objects to the written information or videotaped information on religious grounds is not required to receive the information.(f) If materials required by this section are not prepared by other sources, the state department of health shall prepare the materials.(g) The provider of the materials is responsible for all costs involved in the development, preparation, and distribution of the information required by this section. Except for the materials developed by the state, the state and county are not liable for the costs of materials used to implement this section and section 4 of this chapter.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-3.5.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.58.
IN Code § 31-11-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-6. Proof of Birth Date

     Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2022.Sec. 6. Each individual who applies for a marriage license must submit to the clerk of the circuit court documentary proof of the individual's age, in the form of:(1) a:(A) certified copy of the individual's birth certificate;(B) copy of a birth record; or(C) certification of birth issued by the state department of health, a local registrar of vital statistics, or another public office charged with similar duties under the law of another state, territory, or country;(2) a certified copy of a judicial decree issued under IC 34-28-1 (or IC 34-4-3 before its repeal) that establishes the date of the individual's birth;(3) a passport;(4) a valid operator's license or other identification that is issued by a state or another governmental entity and that contains the individual's date of birth and current address;(5) an immigration or naturalization record showing the individual's date of birth;(6) a United States selective service card or armed forces record showing the individual's date of birth; or(7) a:(A) court record; or(B) document or record issued by a governmental entity;showing the individual's date of birth.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-4.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.158; P.L.94-2020, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-11-4-6-b (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-6-b. Proof of Birth Date

     Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2022.Sec. 6. Each individual who applies for a marriage license must submit to the clerk of the circuit court documentary proof of the individual's age, in the form of:(1) a:(A) certified copy of the individual's birth certificate;(B) copy of a birth record; or(C) certification of birth issued by the state department of health, a local registrar of vital statistics, or another public office charged with similar duties under the law of another state, territory, or country;(2) a certified copy of a judicial decree issued under IC 34-28-1 (or IC 34-4-3 before its repeal) that establishes the date of the individual's birth;(3) a passport;(4) a valid driver's license or other identification that is issued by a state or another governmental entity and that contains the individual's date of birth and current address;(5) an immigration or naturalization record showing the individual's date of birth;(6) a United States selective service card or armed forces record showing the individual's date of birth; or(7) a:(A) court record; or(B) document or record issued by a governmental entity;showing the individual's date of birth.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-4.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.158; P.L.94-2020, SEC.8; P.L.111-2021, SEC.97.
IN Code § 31-11-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-7. Birth Date Information Required for Issuance of Marriage License

Sec. 7. A clerk of a circuit court or a deputy of the clerk may not issue a marriage license unless the application for the license is accompanied by the information required to be submitted by section 6 of this chapter.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-5.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-9. Expiration of Application

Sec. 9. An application for a marriage license expires sixty (60) days after the application is filed with the clerk of the circuit court unless a license to marry is issued under the application within that time.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-7.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-10. Expiration of License

Sec. 10. A marriage license expires sixty (60) days after the license is issued unless a marriage is solemnized under the license within that time.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-8.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-11. Conditions Precluding Issuance of Marriage License

Sec. 11. A clerk of a circuit court may not issue a marriage license if either of the individuals who applies for the license:(1) has been adjudged to be mentally incompetent unless the clerk finds that the adjudication is no longer in effect;(2) is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a narcotic drug; or(3) is a lifetime sex or violent offender, unless the individual submits an affidavit stating under the penalties of perjury that the individual has provided written notice of the person's:(A) intent to marry; and(B) intended married name;to the local law enforcement authority in the county of conviction and in the person's county of residence.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-10.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.244-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 31-11-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-12. Refusal to Issue Marriage License; Notice; Hearing; Finding; Costs

Sec. 12. (a) If it appears that two (2) individuals do not have a right to a marriage license, the clerk of the circuit court shall refuse to issue the license. If the clerk refuses to issue the license and if requested by the individuals, the clerk shall:(1) certify the refusal to the circuit court; and(2) notify the individuals of the clerk's actions.(b) At the earliest practicable time, the court shall hold a hearing on whether a marriage license should be issued to the individuals. The court shall notify the individuals of the time and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be held without a jury and may be held in court or in chambers. The court's finding concerning the issuance of a license is final.(c) The clerk of the circuit court shall:(1) issue; or(2) refuse to issue;a marriage license in conformance with the court's order.(d) The individuals who intend to marry are not liable for costs for any actions taken under this section.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-11.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-13. Duty to Present Marriage License to Individual Authorized to Solemnize Marriages

Sec. 13. Individuals who intend to marry each other must present a marriage license that is issued under this chapter to an individual who is authorized by IC 31-11-6 to solemnize marriages.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-12.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-14. Marriage License as Authorization of Solemnization of Marriage

Sec. 14. A marriage license that is issued under this chapter is the legal authority for an individual who is authorized to solemnize marriages to marry two (2) individuals.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-13.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-15. Marriage Certificates

Sec. 15. Each marriage license must have two (2) certificates attached to the license. The state department of health shall prescribe a uniform form for these certificates. One (1) certificate must be marked "Original" and one (1) certificate must be marked "Duplicate". Each certificate must contain the following:MARRIAGE CERTIFICATEI ________ (name) certify that on ______ (date) at ______ in _______ County, Indiana, _______ of ______ County, ______ (state) and _______ of ______ County, _____ (state) were married by me as authorized under a marriage license that was issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of _______ County, Indiana, dated _______.Signed(OFFICIAL DESIGNATION)[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-14.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-16. Completion, Disposition, Filing, and Recording of Marriage Certificates and Marriage Licenses

Sec. 16. (a) The individual who solemnizes a marriage shall do the following:(1) Complete the original and duplicate certificates described in section 15 of this chapter.(2) Give the original certificate to the individuals who married each other.(3) Not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the marriage, file the duplicate certificate and the license to marry with the clerk of the circuit court who issued the marriage license.(b) The clerk of the circuit court shall record the duplicate certificate and license to marry as prescribed by the state department of health under section 15 of this chapter.(c) If a duplicate certificate and marriage license are filed with a clerk of the circuit court who did not issue the marriage license, the clerk shall return the certificate and license to the clerk of the circuit court who issued the license.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-15.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-17. Failure to File Marriage Certificates and Marriage Licenses; Declaratory Order Upon Proof of Marriage; Legal Effect; Recording Requirements

Sec. 17. (a) If the individual who solemnizes a marriage fails to:(1) appropriately complete the certificate of marriage; or(2) timely file the duplicate marriage certificate and marriage license with the clerk of the circuit court;as required by section 16 of this chapter, either party to the marriage may file for a declaratory judgment in the circuit court with jurisdiction in the county in which the marriage occurred.(b) Upon proof by oral testimony or affidavits, the court may issue a declaratory order that:(1) the marriage of the individuals listed was solemnized before the date the original marriage license expired;(2) any error by the party who solemnized the marriage does not affect the validity of the marriage; and(3) the clerk of the circuit court shall:(A) accept the order for filing; and(B) issue a duplicate marriage license with the date the marriage occurred to the party who sought declaratory relief.(c) A court order issued under this section has the same legal effect as a properly attested and filed marriage certificate.(d) The clerk of the circuit court shall record the duplicate license and court order and forward a copy of the marriage records to the state department of health on at least a monthly basis.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-7-3-15.5; 31-7-3-16 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-4-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-18. Records of Marriage; Paper or Electronic Forms; Index

Sec. 18. (a) The clerk of the circuit court shall forward records of marriage to the state department of health on at least a monthly basis. A clerk:(1) may forward a record of marriage to the state department of health in:(A) a paper form; or(B) an electronic form by using:(i) an automated system developed by the office of judicial administration; or(ii) another automated system approved by the state department of health; and(2) who forwards a record of marriage to the state department of health in an electronic form is not required to forward the record of marriage to the state department of health in a paper form.(b) The state department of health shall:(1) prescribe a form for recording marriages;(2) accept a court order under section 17 of this chapter (or IC 31-7-3-15.5 before its repeal) in place of a marriage certificate;(3) prepare an annual index of all marriages solemnized in Indiana and furnish at least one (1) index to the Indiana state library; and(4) furnish reports on records of marriage published by the state department of health to the Indiana state library.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-16 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.22-2012, SEC.1; P.L.161-2018, SEC.37.
IN Code § 31-11-4-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 4. Marriage Licenses and Certificates|31-11-4-19. Public Inspection of Statistical Data From Marriage Records

Sec. 19. Statistical data derived from records of marriages are open to public inspection.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-16 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
IN Code § 31-11-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 11. Family Law: Marriage|Chapter 6. Authority to Solemnize Marriages|31-11-6-1. Persons Authorized to Solemnize Marriages

Sec. 1. (a) Marriages may be solemnized by any of the following:(1) A member of the clergy of a religious organization (even if the cleric does not perform religious functions for an individual congregation), such as a minister of the gospel, a priest, a bishop, an archbishop, or a rabbi.(2) A judge.(3) A mayor, within the mayor's county.(4) A clerk or a clerk-treasurer of a city or town, within a county in which the city or town is located.(5) A clerk of the circuit court.(6) The governor.(7) The lieutenant governor.(8) A member of the general assembly.(9) The Friends Church, in accordance with the rules of the Friends Church.(10) The German Baptists, in accordance with the rules of their society.(11) The Bahai faith, in accordance with the rules of the Bahai faith.(12) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in accordance with the rules of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.(13) An imam of a masjid (mosque), in accordance with the rules of the religion of Islam.(b) The governor, the lieutenant governor, or a member of the general assembly may not accept any money for solemnizing a marriage.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-5-1.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.34-1999, SEC.1; P.L.93-2017, SEC.1.