Washtenaw County, Michigan
County clerk guides for Washtenaw County.
Washtenaw County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Washtenaw County, 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. |
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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, for an additional fee. Contact the Clerk's Office for the current waiver fee. |
| License validity | 33 days from the date of application, usable anywhere in Michigan. |
| Documents / ID required | Certified copies of birth certificates and Social Security numbers for both applicants. If previously married, a certified copy of the divorce decree or a former spouse's death certificate. |
| Where & how to apply | Apply at the Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office, 200 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor. A Secure ID Submission Site is available for uploading applicant ID copies remotely ahead of your visit. |
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Michigan rules that apply in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw 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 →
Washtenaw 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 |
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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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