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How To Apply For a Marriage License
Apply in person at:
Kent County Clerk
County Administration Building, 1st floor
300 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2288
- Arrange for a wedding ceremony and date.
- Fill out the application form from this page. (English) (Spanish)
- At least one applicant must apply in person.
- $20 fee for residents, $30 for out-of-state applicants, payable with application, cash or check only.
- You may marry at age 16 or 17 with parental or guardian consent (who must be present to sign consent form).
- Proof of age required for both applicants. Bring in a birth certificate (recommended), driver's license, state ID or passport. (Documents must be in English.)
- Michigan residents must apply in the county in which one of the applicants resides. License may be used in any county in Michigan. (Verification of county residency may be required.)
- Out-of-state applicants apply in the county in which they will be married.
Picking up License
- Applicant may pick up license at the Clerk's office 3 days after application.
- License is valid for 33 days from, and including, date of application.
After January 1, 2007
- Social Security numbers required for both parties (or legal reason why none.)
- Bride & groom must sign marriage license after ceremony
- Witness 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
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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 -
59th District Court (Grandville Residents Only)
3161 Wilson SE
Grandville, MI 49418
for an appointment call (616) 538-9660 -
59th District Court (Walker Residents Only)
4343 Remembrance Road NW
Walker, MI 49534
for an appointment call (616) 453-5765 -
63rd District Court
649 Kenmoor SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
for an appointment call (616) 336-3570 -
63rd District Court
105 Maple Street
Rockford, MI 49341
for an appointment call (616) 866-1576 -
62nd 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.
