Congratulations, fam! I’m so hyped that you’re planning your wedding in Kalamazoo!
How Do You Get Married in Kalamazoo, MI?
Here’s your checklist:
- Fill out a marriage license application.
- Get an appointment at the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s Office.
- Bring a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
- Bring Proof of Residency (Driver’s License, State ID, Utility Bill, Lease, etc.).
- Bring a certified copy of your birth certificate.
- Provide Social Security numbers for both applicants.
- Pay the marriage license fee: $20 for Michigan residents, $30 for out-of-state 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 Kalamazoo County Marriage License
First, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s Office.
Apply for Your Marriage License Here
Requirements:
- Complete a marriage license application.
- Provide a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
- Provide Proof of Residency (Driver’s License, State ID, Utility Bill, Lease, etc.).
- Provide a Certified Copy of Your Birth Certificate.
- Provide Social Security numbers for both applicants.
- Pay the marriage license fee: $20 for Michigan residents, $30 for out-of-state residents.
Notes:
- Michigan residents must apply in the county where they live. The license is valid anywhere in Michigan.
- Out-of-state residents must apply in the county where the marriage will take place, and the license is only valid in that county.
- There is a required 3-day waiting period to obtain a license after submitting an application.
- The license is valid for 33 days from the date of application.
- If you need to waive the 3-day waiting period, an additional $15 fee applies.
Then head to the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s Office at the date and time of your appointment:
Kalamazoo County Clerk’s Office
201 West Kalamazoo Avenue, Room 103
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-383-8840
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Wednesdays open at 9:00 AM)
Getting Married in Kalamazoo, MI
You have 2 ways of getting married in Kalamazoo:
- Hire an Officiant to Create Your Ceremony
- Schedule a Civil Wedding Ceremony at the Courthouse
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 (18 or older).
- Settle on a Beautiful Location in Kalamazoo!
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!
201 West Kalamazoo Avenue, Room 103 Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Kalamazoo County Clerk’s Office
201 West Kalamazoo Avenue, Room 103
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-383-8840
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Wednesdays open at 9:00 AM)
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