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Michigan Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 83 counties in Michigan, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Alcona10 days
Alger10 days
Allegan10 days
Alpena10 days
Antrim10 days
Arenac10 days
Baraga10 days
Barry10 days
Bay10 days
Benzie10 days
Berrien10 days
Branch10 days
Calhoun10 days
Cass10 days
Charlevoix10 days
Cheboygan10 days
Chippewa10 days
Clare10 days
Clinton10 days
Crawford10 days
Delta10 days
Dickinson10 days
Eaton10 days
Emmet10 days
Genesee10 days
Gladwin10 days
Gogebic10 days
Grand Traverse10 days
Gratiot10 days
Hillsdale10 days
Houghton10 days
Huron10 days
Ingham10 days
Ionia10 days
Iosco10 days
Iron10 days
Isabella10 days
Jackson10 days
Kalamazoo10 days
Kalkaska10 days
Kent10 days
Keweenaw10 days
Lake10 days
Lapeer10 days
Leelanau10 days
Lenawee10 days
Livingston10 days
Luce10 days
Mackinac10 days
Macomb10 days
Manistee10 days
Marquette10 days
Mason10 days
Mecosta10 days
Menominee10 days
Midland10 days
Missaukee10 days
Monroe10 days
Montcalm10 days
Montmorency10 days
Muskegon10 days
Newaygo10 days
Oakland10 days
Oceana10 days
Ogemaw10 days
Ontonagon10 days
Osceola10 days
Oscoda10 days
Otsego10 days
Ottawa10 days
Presque Isle10 days
Roscommon10 days
Saginaw10 days
St. Clair10 days
St. Joseph10 days
Sanilac10 days
Schoolcraft10 days
Shiawassee10 days
Tuscola10 days
Van Buren10 days
Washtenaw10 days
Wayne10 days
Wexford10 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Michigan?

In Michigan, officiants typically have 10 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Michigan?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Michigan. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Michigan?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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