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Michigan Marriage License Requirements

• The application for a marriage license must be completed by either the bride or the groom in the county in which he or she resides.

• Valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, is required to apply. Some counties may require a birth certificate and/or Social Security card.

• The legal age for marriage is 18 years old in Michigan. For couples who are 16 or 17 years old, parental consent is required.

• A Divorce Decree or Death Certificate is not required if either the bride or groom has been previously married, however, he or she must know the dates and locations of the divorce or death, and the certificate may be requested in some counties.

• A blood test is not a requirement in Michigan.

• A 3-day waiting period is required to obtain the license.

• A marriage license is valid for 33 days anywhere in the State of Michigan.

• Most offices are open Monday - Friday.

• Fees vary by County and depend on residency of the State of Michigan.

COUNTY CLERK / VITAL RECORDS OFFICES

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843 517-546-0500

9am - 5pm countyclerk@livgov.com

MACOMB COUNTY

120 N. Main, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586-469-5120

Mon, Fri: 8am - 4:15pm; Wed: 8am - 7pm Tue, Thu: 8am - 1:30pm

OAKLAND COUNTY

1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341 248-858-0571

8am - 4:30pm; By Appointment Only clerk@oakgov.com

ST. CLAIR COUNTY

201 McMorran Blvd, Rm 1100, Port Huron, MI 48060 810-985-2200

Mon-Thu: 8am - 4:30pm; Fri: 10am-4:30pm

WASHTENAW COUNTY

200 N. Main St., Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 734-222-6720

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

WAYNE COUNTY

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave., Rm 201, Detroit, MI 48226 313-967-6938

Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm

Extended hours on Thursday only: 8am - 7pm By Appointment Only clerkhelp@waynecounty.com