How to tie the knot at Franklin County Probate Court on Valentine's Day

The ceremonies will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Franklin County courthouse transforms for Valentine's Day weddings

Sixty-seven couples were married on Valentine’s Day at the Franklin County courthouse, despite the holiday falling on a Saturday.
Columbus Dispatch

Franklin County holding birth certificate change clinic spurred by post-election demand

Franklin County will hold a first-of-its-kind clinic Saturday to help people make changes to their birth certificates due to skyrocketing demand since the November general election. Gabrielle Wonnell, ...

Courthouse weddings return for Valentine's Day 2026

Couples looking to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day 2026 will have a new, simpler option in Franklin County. For the first time, the Franklin County Municipal Co ...
NBC4 Columbus

Increased number of Franklin County residents applying to change birth certificate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An increased number of people in Franklin County are trying to change their name or sex marker on their birth certificate. TransOhio, a statewide trans-led organization, ...