Apply for a Michigan Marriage License

Michigan Residents

• You must apply for the license in the county where you reside.
• You can apply no more than 33 days before your ceremony.
• If both applicants reside in Allegan County, you must apply through our office.
• If the applicants live in two different counties, they have the option of applying in either county.  In this case, the Allegan County resident must be present to make application.*
• Your driver's license or State-issued ID must reflect an Allegan County address.
• If both applicants are 21-years of age or older, only one must appear in person to make application. 
• Applicants age 18 - 20 must appear in person and provide proof of age.
• Applicants age 16 - 17 must appear in person with custodial parent.
• Applicants under age 16 must apply in Probate Court.
• The license can be used anywhere in the State of Michigan.

To Apply – Allegan County Residents

• You will be asked to present your driver's license or State-issued ID to verify Allegan County residency.
• You will be given a Marriage License Application worksheet to complete.  You can also access the form via the link below, complete it at your leisure, and bring it in to our office with you.
• If there is enough time for the license to reach you via regular mail following the 3-day wait, it can be mailed.
• Or the license can be picked up Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. following the 3-day wait.

Out-of-State Residents

• You must apply for the license in the county where your ceremony will take place.
  PLEASE NOTE:  Both applicants must be out-of-state residents.  If one or the other applicant possess a Michigan driver's license, you must apply for the marriage license in the county reflected by address shown on that drivers' license. 

To Apply - Out of State Residents

• Complete out of state resident application below and remit to our office with required documentation. 

• Or call our office to have an application mailed or emailed directly to you.