Marriage License Information Sheet

Nothing is required if both applicants are 22 years of age or older.  Proof of age required for those 18 and through the 21st year.  Males and females 16 and 17 must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian for their signature consent.  At least one of the applicants, if possible both, must make the application.

If both applicants are residents of the same county, apply at the office of their county clerk.  If applicants reside in two different Michigan Counties, either county may receive the application.  If one applicant is a Michigan resident, apply in the county of the Michigan resident.  If neither applicant is a Michigan resident, apply in the county in which the marriage is to be performed.

You must pay when you apply.  We accept cash, money order or check only.  Twenty dollars if one or both applicants is a Michigan resident.  May be married in any county in Michigan.  Thirty dollars if both parties are from out of state.  Must be married in the county in which they apply.

The day of application is the first day of the  3 day waiting period.  Marriage licenses may be picked up and used, on the fourth day after application, unless the fourth day is a Saturday, Sunday or holiday.  Marriage licenses cannot be mailed to the applicants.  The license is valid for thirty-three days from the date of application.

• Full Name (includes middle name)               
• Current Age
• Date of birth
• Birthplace (city and state)
• Residence address
• Residence County
• Times previously married
• Father's full name
• Birthplace of father (state)
• Mother's full maiden name
• Birthplace of mother (state)
• Social Security Number

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Last Revised: 05/31/2007