Marriage Records in Fairfield County, OH

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Ohio Bureau of Vital Statistics (ODH)Official

  Order birth and death certificates from the Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics, the official state vital records office.

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• Fairfield County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Fairfield County, OH County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Fairfield County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).