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HB 386: Require photo identification when applying for a marriage license

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified September 15, 2026

What HB 386 does, verified September 15, 2026

the bill requires identity verification with photo identification when applying for a marriage license. each person seeking a marriage license must personally appear in court with current and valid documentary proof of identity, such as a passport, driver's license, or government-issued ID. proof of age must also be provided, which can be a copy of a birth record, birth certificate, baptismal record, or other documents issued by a government or public office. the court will not issue a marriage license if it believes any statements made are false. a fine will be collected for violating this section, with the money going to the county and the costs of prosecution.

Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Re-referred: General Government (2026-06-03)Alert me
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Adam MathewsAdam BirdSean BrennanKaren BrownleeJennifer GrossDerrick HallMarilyn JohnBrian LamptonBeth LearJoseph MillerMelanie MillerJohnathan Newman
Recent actions7 total · showing 5
Jun. 03, 2026Re-referred: General Government
Nov. 18, 2025Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform
Nov. 10, 2025Introduced
Nov. 05, 2025Passed
Oct. 29, 2025Reported: Judiciary
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