MARRIAGE LICENSES
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APPLICATION:
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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 $5 fee to complete a form requesting the three day waiting period be waived.
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FEES:
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| Michigan Residents |
$20.00 |
| Out-of-State Residents |
$30.00 |
| Waiver of 3-day Waiting Period |
$5.00 |
AGE REQUIREMENT:
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| 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. |
RESIDENCY:
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| A person must apply for there Marriage license in the County Clerks office of the county in which either the man or woman reside and to deliver the license to the individual who is to perform the marriage before the marriage is performed. Michigan residents can then be married in any county within the state. If both parties to be married are non-residents of Michigan, the marriage license must be obtained from the County Clerk in the county in which the marriage is to be performed. |
MILITARY DISCHARGE
DD214 (military discharge) forms can be filed in the office of the County Clerk. There is no filing fee for DD214 forms.
Any time a person wants a certified copy of their own record, they must bring in a photo id. There is no charge for this service.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
All employees in the County Clerk's Office are notaries.
A fee of $5.00 will be charged for notarizing a document. Notary certifications are $10.00.
A photo id is required for this service and a person must not bring in a pre signed document.
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APPLYING TO BECOME A NOTARY
A person applying to become a Notary Public must first obtain a $10,000 Surety Bond, this can be obtained through an Insurance provider of one's choice.
You must then file the Surety Bond in the County Clerk's office at the same time as applying. There will be a fee of $10.00 charged for the application process and then an additional fee of $10.00 which must be mailed with the sealed and completed application to the State of Michigan.
Application for Notary Public
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CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
A $10.00 fee will be charged for all Criminal and Civil Record Checks.
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DIVORCE FORMS
The County Clerk's Office charges $50.00 for a Divorce Packet.
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