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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, 1^st 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

Grand Rapids District Court (61st) (Grand Rapids Residents Only)
180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
for an appointment call the assignment clerk at (616) 632-5525
Kentwood District Court (62-B)
4740 Walma Avenue SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
for an appointment call (616) 554-0714
59^th District Court (Grandville Residents Only)
3161 Wilson SE
Grandville, MI 49418
for an appointment call (616) 538-9660
59^th District Court (Walker Residents Only)
4343 Remembrance Road NW
Walker, MI 49534
for an appointment call (616) 453-5765
63^rd District Court
1950 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids MI 49525
for an appointment call (616) 632-7770 press 0
62^nd District Court - Wyoming (Wyoming Residents Only)
2650 DeHoop Avenue SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
for an appointment call (616) 530-7375

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.