Macomb County, Michigan
County clerk guides for Macomb County.
Macomb County, Michigan marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Macomb County, Michigan, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $20 if both applicants are Michigan residents; $30 if either applicant is not a Michigan resident. An additional $10 fee applies to waive the 3-day waiting period. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days after application (Michigan statewide rule); the County Clerk may waive it for good and sufficient cause, for an extra $10 fee. |
| License validity | 33 days from the date of application, usable anywhere in Michigan. |
| Documents / ID required | A valid driver's license or state ID showing current address, plus Social Security numbers for both applicants. |
| Where & how to apply | Start a pre-application online at clerk.macombgov.org, then both applicants must appear together in person at the Clerk's Office for notarization, fee payment, and license issuance. Payment is made in-office only. |
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Michigan rules that apply in Macomb County, Michigan
These come from Michigan state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without consent. Ages 16–17 require notarized written parental or guardian consent.
- Waiting period: 3 days after application, waivable by the county clerk "for good and sufficient cause shown."
- License validity: 33 days from the date of application, usable anywhere in the state.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Macomb County, Michigan is $20. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is among the lowest. See fees state by state →
Macomb County, Michigan vs. other Michigan counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Michigan counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Washtenaw County | $20 standard |
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| Kent County | $20 standard |
| Macomb County, Michigan | $20 standard |
| Oakland County | $20 standard |
| Wayne County | $20 standard |
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