APPLICATION:
A marriage license cannot be applied for more than 33 days before the date of marriage. Once application is complete, the license can be picked up from the County Clerk's office three days later. It is valid for a period of 30 days. The license is void, unless the marriage is solemnized within 33 days of the date of application.
In cases where the three day waiting period is a problem, there is an additional $50.00 fee to complete a form "requesting" the three day waiting period be waived.
(County Clerk may or may not grant the waiver).
Applications can be obtained in the County Clerk's office, or you may fill out the attached form. Affidavit for License to marry.
FEES:
Michigan residents $20.00
Out-of-state $30.00
Waiver of 3 day waiting period (if approved by the County Clerk) $50.00
AGE REQUIREMENT:
The age requirement for getting married is 18 without parental consent, ages 16 and 17 need parental consent, age 15 and under must go through Probate Court. Should the parents of a minor child have divorced, consent of the custodial parent is required.
Consent of Parent or Guardian
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