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Macomb County processes marriage licenses through the County Clerk’s Vital Records Department in Mount Clemens, with an online pre-application followed by an in-person appointment.
| 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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| Documents / ID required | A valid driver’s license or state ID showing current address, plus Social Security numbers for both applicants. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Office hours | Macomb County Clerk, Vital Records Dept., 120 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., open until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. |
Special notes
If you plan to marry outside Michigan, you’ll need to obtain your license in that state or country instead — a Michigan license is only valid within Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
Does Macomb County charge a different fee for non-residents?
Yes. The license fee is $20 if both applicants are Michigan residents and $30 if either applicant lives outside Michigan.
Can we waive the 3-day waiting period in Macomb County?
Yes, the County Clerk may waive it for good and sufficient cause shown, for an additional $10 fee on top of the standard license fee.
Official source: Macomb County Clerk — https://www.macombgov.org/departments/clerk-register-deeds/marriage-licenses
Last verified: September 2026
Last verified: September 2026
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