Kent County, Michigan
County clerk guides for Kent County.
Kent County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Kent County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $20 if at least one applicant lives in Kent County; $30 if both applicants live out of state. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days after application (Michigan statewide rule); the County Clerk may waive it for good and sufficient cause shown. Contact the Clerk's Office for the current waiver fee and criteria. |
| License validity | 33 days from the date of application, usable anywhere in Michigan. |
| Documents / ID required | A government-issued birth certificate (not a hospital record) and Social Security number for each applicant. If previously married, a certified copy of the divorce decree or a former spouse's death certificate. |
| Where & how to apply | Start a pre-application online, then apply at the Kent County Clerk's Office, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Floor 1, Grand Rapids. Applications submitted online after 4:45 p.m. are processed the next business day. |
Full Kent County marriage license guide →
Michigan rules that apply in Kent County
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 Kent County 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 →
Kent County 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 |
|---|---|
| Kent County | $20 standard |
| Macomb County, Michigan | $20 standard |
| Oakland County | $20 standard |
| Wayne County | $20 standard |
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