Find Marriage License in Love County
Marriage license records in Love County are managed by the Court Clerk at the courthouse in Marietta. Whether you plan to apply for a new marriage license or need a copy of one that is already on file, the clerk's office can help. Love County sits along the Oklahoma-Texas border, and couples from either state can apply here since Oklahoma has no residency rule. The Court Clerk has kept marriage license records since 1907, and the office handles walk-in applications during regular business hours. You can also search some court records online through state databases.
Love County Marriage License Overview
Love County Court Clerk Details
The Love County Court Clerk handles marriage license applications, court filings, and public record requests. The office is inside the Love County Courthouse on Main Street in Marietta. You can walk in any weekday without an appointment. The staff processes marriage license applications on the spot, so both parties should plan to be there at the same time. Call ahead if you have questions about what to bring.
| Phone | (580) 276-3362 |
|---|---|
| Address | Love County Courthouse, 405 W. Main St., Marietta, OK 73448 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Marietta is a small town, and the courthouse is easy to find. Street parking is available right around the building. Love County is one of the smaller counties in Oklahoma by population, so wait times at the clerk's office are usually short. You should still arrive with plenty of time before the 4:30 PM close to make sure your application gets processed that same day.
How to Get a Love County Marriage License
Go to the Love County Court Clerk's office with your partner. Both of you need to be there. Bring a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all work. The clerk checks your name and age, then has you fill out the application together.
If you are both 18 or older, the clerk gives you the marriage license right away. There is no wait. For applicants aged 16 or 17, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign a consent form, and the law requires a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued. Oklahoma Statutes Title 43 sets the rules. Nobody under 16 can marry unless a court grants special permission with a physician's letter.
After you get the license, you have 10 days to hold your ceremony. Any ordained minister, judge, or retired judge can perform it under Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, Section 7. Two witnesses aged 18 or older must also sign the license. Then bring the signed license back to the Love County Court Clerk. The law says within 5 days is best, but you have up to 30 days. No blood test is needed. No residency is required. You can live in Texas and still apply in Love County.
Love County Marriage License Requirements
The requirements for a marriage license in Love County follow Oklahoma state law. Every county uses the same rules. Here is what you need:
- Both people must apply in person together
- Valid photo ID for each applicant
- Minimum age of 18 (or 16 with parental consent)
- No blood test
- No residency requirement
- Two witnesses at the ceremony (must be 18 or older)
If either person was previously married, the divorce must be final for at least six months before a new marriage license can be issued. The clerk may ask to see your divorce decree. This waiting period does not apply if you are remarrying the same person. Oklahoma treats marriage licenses as public records, so anyone can request a copy from the clerk's office.
Marriage License Fees in Love County
A marriage license in Love County costs $50. This matches every other county in Oklahoma. You can drop the fee to $5 by completing premarital counseling. The counseling must last at least four hours, and the certificate must be the original document. Faxes and copies are not accepted. Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 43, Section 5.1, the counselor must be a licensed mental health professional, a religious representative, or someone trained in a nationally recognized curriculum like PREP.
Copies of existing marriage license records cost $1 for the first page and 50 cents for each extra page. Certified copies have a small additional fee. Call (580) 276-3362 to ask about current payment options at the Love County clerk's office.
Note: The $45 savings from premarital counseling makes it one of the best deals in the marriage license process.
Search Love County Marriage License Records Online
Court records from Love County are available through the OSCN dockets page for Love County. This free database lets you search by name or case number. It shows docket entries, case status, and party names for court filings across the county.
For land and property records in Love County, the OKCountyRecords portal has indexed documents you can search by name and date range.
The OKCountyRecords database covers land records filed in Love County, searchable by party name and filing date.
Online tools show court case data but not the marriage license itself. For a certified copy of a Love County marriage license, you must contact the clerk at (580) 276-3362 or send a written request by mail. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment for the copy fee. The On Demand Court Records site and the Oklahoma State Courts Network both cover Love County case data.
Cities in Love County
Marietta is the county seat and the main city in Love County. Other communities include Thackerville and Leon. All Love County residents apply for a marriage license at the Court Clerk's office in Marietta. There are no qualifying major cities in Love County, but you can apply in any Oklahoma county regardless of where you live.
Nearby Counties
Love County borders several other Oklahoma counties. You can apply for a marriage license in any of them: