Michigan Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period

In Michigan, the marriage license fee is set by state statute but collected at the county level, making the exact amount subject to variation by county. The statutory fee is $20 for Michigan residents and $30 for non-residents. Prospective applicants should confirm the precise fee amount with their county clerk's office, as some counties may charge additional fees beyond the state statutory amount.

Michigan imposes a three-day waiting period before a marriage license can be used. This waiting period is waivable by the county clerk for an additional $5 fee. Once issued, a marriage license remains valid for 33 days from the date of issuance.

The fee is representative. Marriage-license fees here are county-set and vary; confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.

Where the fee is actually set

In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.

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