Marriage Ceremonies
The County Recorder can also perform marriage ceremonies at the Stark County Courthouse
- Ceremony During Office Hours
- Marriage ceremonies are held at 2:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- The couple must arrive at 1:30 pm to complete the marriage license application.
- Two witness over the age of 18 must be provided to sign the the license. The Recorder's Office does not provide witnesses.
- The fee for Recorder performed ceremonies is $30.00 in addition to $65.00 license fee. ($95.00 cash only)
- Ceremony After Hours
- To schedule a ceremony after hours, please schedule directly with the recorder.
- After hours ceremonies will typically occur Fridays at 12:00 pm, provided the recorder is available.
- An appointment must be scheduled to apply for your marriage license during office hours prior to the ceremony.
- The fee for after hours Recorder performed ceremonies is $100.00 in addition to $65.00 license fee. ($165.00 cash only)
- Two witnesses will still need to be provided for the ceremony.