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Marriage License Application Information

How To Apply For a Marriage License

Apply online and avoid a trip downtown and parking fees. The fee to apply online is $3. Additional instructions are provided at Marriage License Application.

Apply in person at:

Kent County Clerk
County Administration Building, 1st floor
300 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2288

If appling for license at County Clerk’s Office

  • Before applying, arrange for wedding ceremony and date
  • One applicant must apply in person
  • Proof of age is required for both applicants. Bring in a birth certificate (recommended), along with driver's license, state ID, or passport at time of application (Documents must be in English)
  • One applicant must be a resident of Kent or both be non-Michigan residents marrying in Kent (Proof of address required such as current, valid driver’s license)
  • $20.00 fee for county residents, $30.00 for Out-of-State applicants
  • 16 - 17 year olds need parental or guardian consent (One parent must be present to sign consent form)
  • License may be used in any of the state’s 83 counties
  • Note: if ceremony is to be in English, then both parties must understand English
  • Social security numbers required of both parties (or legal reason why none)

Pick up License

  • Applicant may pick up license no sooner than 3 days after application
  • License is good for 33 days from and including date of application
  • Witnesses must be 18 or older

Obtain a copy of a Marriage License

Order a copy of a Marriage License online or print the marriage license request form.

Judges & Magistrates Who Perform Marriage Ceremonies In Kent County

Ministers, priest, rabbis, certain judges. etc, may perform marriage ceremonies in Michigan. Make sure to find out if the person performing your wedding ceremony requires counseling prior to the ceremony. To obtain information on judges and magistrates in other Michigan counties, contact the County Clerk for the specific county.

Note: If the ceremony will be performed in English, then both parties must understand English.