4,362 marriage license filings across 1 county in Michigan. 55 were filed in the last 30 days, across 1 county still reporting.
How to get a marriage license in Michigan
Issued by
The county clerk.
Where to apply
Michigan residents apply in the county where one of them lives; out-of-state couples apply in the county where the ceremony will take place. The license is then valid statewide.
Fee
$20 for Michigan residents, $30 for out-of-state residents.
Waiting period
Three days after the application, not counting the day you apply. The county clerk may waive it for good cause.
Valid for
33 days from the date of application.
Checked September 2026 against Macomb County Clerk — Marriage Licenses. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. General information, not legal advice.