You must apply at the County Clerk’s Office in the county where one of the applicants resides. The license can then be used anywhere in the State of Michigan.
Both Parties must be present to apply for the Marriage License.
Out-of-State applicants must apply in the county where the marriage ceremony will take place.
To apply for a Marriage License, you will need
- Driver’s License or State issued ID card
BE ADVISED – The address on the ID presented must match the address on the marriage license application. - Certified Birth Certificate
- Social Security number
- Has either party been divorce within the last year? If yes, we will need to see the Judgment of Divorce.
There is a 3 day waiting period, from the date of application, before the license can be picked up. The license expires 33 days from the application date.
Cost
- $20.00 for State-Residents
- $30.00 for Out-of-State Residents
Other Information
If either of the applicants are under the age of 18 (16 or 17) a parent must be present to show identification and sign a marriage consent form.
Fee for the Consent form is $1.00
Please fill out the Marriage License Application to submit to the Clerk’s office at the time of application or use the form below.
Mail To:
County Clerk’s Office
31 Division St
Coldwater, MI 49036
Marriage License Application
Social Security numbers for both applicants required at pickup
