Marriage License
One of you must apply in person in our office and bring valid documents for both of you, drivers' license. For purposes of marriage application, residency is determined by a current, valid driver's license or State issued identification card.
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE:
Applicants 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 prepare the application.
Birth Certificates are required for applicants that are age 16 and 17.
Information needed to apply
WHERE TO APPLY:
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.
APPLICATION FEE:
You must pay when you apply. We accept cash, money order, check, or credit card. 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.
WAITING PERIOD:
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.
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In Lapeer County, marriage licenses may be applied for Monday- Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the office of THERESA M. SPENCER, Lapeer County Clerk.
Steps to take after the Ceremony