Marriage License - Trudi Cooper, Minister of the Peace, Wedding Officiant

You’ll need to obtain a
MARRIAGE LICENSE

If you plan to get married within Michigan, you must complete a marriage license application.

You can get your marriage license in any county throughout the state. Locations that distribute marriage licenses are typically located in the County Clerk or Register of Deeds office.

Pursuant to Michigan Law, There is a three-day waiting period from the date of application before a marriage license can be issued. Therefore, application MUST be made more than three days prior to the date of the marriage ceremony. Applicants can, however, request a waiver of the three day waiting period from the clerk issuing the license. (MCL 551.103a)
The marriage ceremony must take place within 33 days from the date of application or the license becomes void.
If either of the couple are Michigan residents, they must apply with the county clerk where one or both have legal residence. Once the license is issued, Michigan residents can marry anywhere in the State. (MCL 551.101)
If neither of the couple lives in Michigan, they must apply with the county clerk where the marriage ceremony is to be performed. Once issued, the license can be used only in the issuing county. (MCL551.101)
Premarital counseling or testing is no longer required.