The bill amends section 3101.05 of the Revised Code to require individuals applying for a marriage license to provide identity verification through photo identification. Specifically, each applicant must present valid documentary proof of identity, which can include a passport, a driver's license, or a government- or school-issued ID that shows their date of birth. Additionally, the bill mandates that applicants provide documentary proof of age from a specified list of acceptable documents, such as a birth certificate or immigration record.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for applicants who knowingly provide false information in their marriage license applications, classifying such actions as falsification under existing law. It also stipulates that no marriage license shall be issued if the licensing officer has not received the required documentation or has reason to believe any statements made in the application are false. The existing section 3101.05 of the Revised Code is repealed to accommodate these changes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3101.05
As Reported By House Committee: 3101.05
As Passed By House: 3101.05