A clerk of a circuit court may not issue a marriage license if either of the individuals who applies for the license:

1. (1) has been adjudged to be mentally incompetent unless the clerk finds that the adjudication is no longer in effect;
2. (2) is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a narcotic drug; or

3. (3) is a lifetime sex or violent offender, unless the individual submits an affidavit stating under the penalties of perjury that the individual has provided written notice of the person's:

   1. (A) intent to marry; and

   2. (B) intended married name;

      to the local law enforcement authority in the county of conviction and in the person's county of residence.

      [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-10.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.244-2019, SEC.5.