Wells County Indiana Marriage Records

Search For Marriage Records

NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Wells County Marriage & Divorce Records Offices
Wells County Clerk102 West Market StreetBlufftonIN46714260-824-6482
Wells County Marriage License102 West Market StreetBlufftonIN46714260-824-6479
Ossian Town Hall507 North Jefferson StreetOssianIN46777260-622-4251
Poneto Town Clerk105 West Washington StreetPonetoIN46781260-694-6602
Zanesville Town Hall17736 North Wayne StreetZanesvilleIN46799260-638-0051
Wells County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Wells County Clerk's Office County Records
Wells County Divorce Certificates
Wells County Genealogy Records
Wells County Marriage Certificates & Records
Wells County Public Library Genealogy Records
Statistics
Married Couples6,298 (57.5%)
Unmarried Couples483 (1.8%)
Never Married Men2,716 (25.3%)
Never Married Women2,202 (19.3%)
Separated Men82 (0.8%)
Separated Women163 (1.4%)
Widowed Men321 (3.0%)
Widowed Women1,282 (11.3%)
Divorced Men1,078 (10.0%)
Divorced Women1,216 (10.7%)

How To Find Marriage Records

The vital records office of the circuit courts of Indiana maintains a database of all marriage records in all of the county’s courts. This includes information regarding the names of the bride and groom, their parents’ names and birth dates, the marriage date and the location. The records are also cross-checked with other public records to ensure accuracy. All the information from the Indiana State Marriage Records database are free for public use.

Indiana State Marriage Records in Wells County contains all of the information needed to determine if a person is married or not. This information helps when someone is searching for marriage records and wants to trace their own family history or trace the roots of a loved one. There is even a fee for having access to the records but it is minimal and worth the price. The fee is due at the time of download and is non-refundable.

You can search for these records using a computer or phone, depending on your ability. If you would like to have access to the records more quickly, you can get an appointment with a record clerk at the office for a nominal fee. The fee helps pay for the computer equipment that is used to keep the records updated and for other administrative costs. The fee also allows you to download the records more quickly and it does not charge a per page charge.

When you need to find marriage records, one of the best ways to find them is online. This is the fastest and easiest way because you will be able to find all the records you need, instantly. If you do a standard internet search, you will be able to find the records you need.

There are many different records available and you can get them in different ways. You can go to the courthouse where the ceremony took place and request them through the mail, phone call or visit in person. Many counties now have websites where people can search for records from their own county. You can also request the records directly from the government.

The records are available for anyone to view and you can also get copies of them. It is important to know the full name of the couple and their parents if you plan to make a search on them. Many people also want to know their ancestors’ information, date of birth and others.