Marriage records in Summit County, Ohio, are available through several channels. SummitOHCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, the original documents are maintained by the Probate Division, and copies can be obtained in person at the clerk's office, by mail, or through the Ohio state online portal.
Summit Marriage Records Search
In Ohio, marriage licenses are issued and maintained by the Probate Court — a division of the Court of Common Pleas. In Summit County, this function is performed by the Summit County Probate Court, located in Akron. The collection of records includes marriage licenses issued since 1840 — the year the county began keeping its own archives.
Included in the collection:
- Marriage license applications
- Issued marriage licenses
- Returned marriage certificates, signed by the officiant
- Historical records dating back to the 1840s
Summit County Probate Court
For court case searches, including records from the Domestic Relations division, you can use the Summit County Clerk of Courts website, which has a Records Search section.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Summit
The fees are set by the Probate Court according to the Ohio Revised Code. Below are the current rates — it is advisable to verify them directly with the court before proceeding.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of a marriage certificate | $2.00 |
| Each additional certified copy (in one order) | $1.00 |
| Search fee | $2.00 |
Payments are accepted in cash, money order, or check payable to Summit County Probate Court. Mail requests typically take 5 to 10 business days to process. For state-issued certified copies, you can also contact the Ohio Department of Health — different fees and processing times apply there.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Summit
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Summit
There are three main ways to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate issued in Summit County.
Online
The state of Ohio offers a centralized portal for ordering vital records through the Ohio Department of Health. On the ODH website, you can order a certified copy of a marriage certificate registered after December 1949. An additional service fee applies to online orders.
In Person
Visit the Probate Court directly:
Bring a valid photo ID. Copies are usually issued on the same day.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Probate Court. Include:
- Full names of both spouses
- Approximate date of marriage
- Purpose of the request
- Your name, address, and phone number
- A copy of your ID
- A check or money order for the appropriate amount
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE)
To obtain public court documents (such as divorce decrees or other Domestic Relations cases), contact the Clerk of Courts department — the File Room is located in the basement of the building at 205 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44308. General information about the county and its departments can be found on the official Summit County portal.