Congratulations, fam! I’m so hyped that you’re planning your wedding in Detroit!
How do you get married in Detroit, MI?
Here’s your checklist:
- Fill out a marriage license application.
- Get an appointment at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office.
- Bring a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
- Bring a certified copy of your birth certificate.
- Bring proof of Social Security (no need for the actual card).
- Pay the marriage license fee: $20 for Wayne County residents, $30 for non-residents.
- Set Up an Appointment with an Officiant.
- Attend the ceremony with your partner and 2 witnesses.
- Sign the marriage license.
- Have the officiant file the license.
Congrats, You’re officially married!
How to Get a Wayne County Marriage License
First, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office.
Schedule Your Appointment Online Here
Requirements:
• Complete a Marriage License Application.
• Provide a Valid Photo ID, Driver’s License, or Passport.
• Provide a Certified Copy of Your Birth Certificate.
• Provide Proof of Social Security.
• Pay the Marriage License Fee: $20 for Wayne County Residents, $30 for Non-Residents.
Notes:
• Apply in the county where you or your partner reside. If both are out-of-state residents, apply in the county where the marriage will take place.
• There’s a 3-day waiting period after applying before the license can be issued and used.
• The marriage license is valid for 33 days from the date of application.
• A $10 fee applies if you wish to waive the 3-day waiting period.
• If previously married, bring proof of how the last marriage ended (Divorce Judgment, Death Certificate, or Legal Annulment).
Then head to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office at the date and time of your appointment:
Wayne County Clerk’s Office
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-224-6262
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Extended Hours on Thursday until 7:00 PM)
Getting Married in Detroit, MI
You have 2 ways of getting married in Detroit:
• Hire an Officiant to Create Your Ceremony
• Schedule a Civil Wedding Ceremony With a Judge or Court Commissioner
Getting Married With an Officiant
Once you get your marriage license, you can schedule a time with an officiant to hold your ceremony.
Requirements:
• Your Marriage License.
• Your Partner and Two Witnesses.
• Settle on a Beautiful Location in Detroit!
Notes:
• The Officiant and Witnesses Will Sign the Marriage License During the Ceremony, Making Your Marriage Legally Valid.
• Make Sure You Have the Correct Spelling of the Officiant’s Name, Title, Mailing Address, and Phone Number Ready When Applying for Your Marriage License.
Congrats, you’re married!
2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Wayne County Clerk’s Office
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-224-6262
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Extended Hours on Thursday until 7:00 PM)
