Marriage license detroit

Order in Person In-person ordering is available by appointment only. Dates and Times are limited to Tuesdays and Thursdays, am - pm. Schedule an appointment.

Correct a Vital Record Requests to correct or change Michigan birth and death certificates must be sent through the mail with the appropriate applications and proof.

The State Vital Records Office is closed on recognized state holidays. Infectious Agent Reporting. Order A Record Online. Schedule Appointment. Order A Record by Mail. Eligibility Requirements. The copies may be mailed to our Downtown Detroit Office.

We do not accept personal checks. There is a three-day waiting period after applying before the license may be issued and used. A marriage license is void unless the marriage is solemnized within 33 days from the date of application. The license is valid only in the State of Michigan.

Order Online Certified copies of marriage licenses may be obtained online , in person, or by writing to the Wayne County Clerk, Marriage Certification Dept. In addition, individuals can obtain "Rushed Delivery" certified copies of marriage licenses via VitalChek. Our main office in Downtown Detroit , located on 2 Woodward Ave. Personal checks are not accepted. Please click here for the Marriage Certificate Order Form. Next, you will take the purchased certified copy of your marriage license to your local Social Security Office and complete the necessary form s.

Subsequently, a new card with your changed name, but same number, will be mailed to you. From there, you will go to your local Secretary of State Office to update your other documents i.

A marriage license is rendered VOID if it is not used i. The requirement for premarital counseling for individuals applying for a marriage license has been eliminated. However, applicants WILL be provided with written educational material regarding the transmission and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Please note that:. The officiant must enter the name of the city, village, or township, and the name of the county in which the marriage is being performed.

The officiant will also document the date of the marriage on the licenses. Next, you will take the purchased certified copy of your marriage license to your local Social Security Office and complete the necessary form s. Subsequently, a new card with your changed name, but same number, will be mailed to you.