I. Residency
a. One of the applicants must
be a Livingston County resident
II. Age
a. Both applicants must be 18
years of age or older
b. For applicant(s) 16 or 17 years of age
i. A certified birth
certificate is required
ii. A natural/custodial
parent must be present, and
1. Must show a valid
driver’s license or State ID
2. Must sign a consent
form
III. Valid Driver’s License or
State ID for each applicant
a. The license/ID must show
the applicant’s current residence address
i. A photo copy is
acceptable
IV. Certified Birth Certificate
for each applicant
a. Copies may be obtained from the State or
County where the birth occurred. If you were born in the State
of Michigan and have access to the internet you may order a copy
from
b. A Birth Registration or hospital
certificate is NOT acceptable.
c. A U.S. Passport/Foreign Passport is NOT
acceptable.
V. Social Security Card
a. Photo copies of each
applicant’s Social Security Card is required by the State of
Michigan
VI. Fee of $20
VII. Additional Information
a. The marriage license must
be applied for in person
b. The marriage license may
also be applied for by one of the applicants.
i. Birth Certificates and
ID Must be submitted for both parties
c. There is a three (3) day
waiting period between the date of application and the date the
license will be issued.
d. The license is valid for 30
days after the issue date anywhere in the State of Michigan.
e. Anyone may pick up the
license. They MUST have the paid receipt with
them.
Marriage License Information
