Michigan Marriage Laws

Information About Michigan Marriage License Law

The Michigan marriage license is valid for 30 days. If any one of the married couple is on probation or parole, special authorization is needed. Following are some rules and requirements for Michigan marriage license as per Michigan marriage laws.

Residency Requirement: It is not at all necessary to be resident of Michigan, but there is additional fees of $10 for non-residents. As well as it is necessary for residents to apply for getting marriage license in the county in which they lives and for non-residents to apply in the same county where they plan on getting married.

Identification Requirement: Your parents addresses, and mothers' maiden names should be known to you. If you have foreign birth certificates, you have to translate it into English, and also get it notarized. Drivers License is required for the picture ID. One can use Military ID, DD 214, birth certificate certified copy is must.

Covenant Marriages in Michigan: No.

Marriage Fees Required in Michigan: $20 for resident of Michigan and $30 for non-residents.

Wait Period in Michigan: 3 days.

Any Other Test Required in Michigan: None.

Cousin Marriage in Michigan: No.

Proxy Marriages in Michigan: No.

If Previously Married: One should know the date and how the last marriage ended. If it happened in the last 6 months, proof of the divorce is must which will be kept with the Clerk.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Michigan: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in Michigan: No.

Under 18 Marriages: For 16 or 17 years old applicants, parental consent is must. Parents must appear with identification of own and if custodial parent, proof of custody is must. If applicant is 15 or younger, parental consent and the approval of the probate court both are must.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Michigan county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.