Marriage Licenses

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How to Apply For a Marriage License

Apply in person at:

Eaton County Clerk’s Office
Courthouse Building, 1st Floor
1045 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, Mi 48813
517-543-2426

Directions to the Courthouse 

 At least one of the applicants must apply in person and provide a birth certificate and copy of  the driver’s license for the fiance' along with their social security information.  

For Marriage application to bring to the counter please click here.

 The fee is $20 for Eaton County residents, $30 for out-of-state applicants, payable at the time of application. Out of State applicants please refer to information listed below on Out of State applicants. Or you can call our office for application packet.   517-543-2494.
 Because you are signing an Affidavit to marry, you will need to provide the full and correct spelling of your parent's names, including the middle name. We will also need your mother's maiden name, the city and state you were born and the state your parents were born.
 A person may be married at the age of 16 or 17 with parental or guardian consent (parent of guardian must be present to sign consent form). Those 18 or over do not require consent.
 Proof of age is required in the form of a birth certificate, driver’s license, Passport, Military ID or state ID for both applicants. You will also need to provide your Social Security Number.
  Michigan residents must apply in the county in which at least one of the applicants resides. You must provide evidence of your residency in the county, such as your ID or a document with evidence of your residency. Once the affidavit is complete, and the 4 day waiting period has ceased, the license can be used anywhere in Michigan. 

Out of State residents, where both parties live outside of the state must apply in the county where the ceremony will be performed.    Marriage Affidavit click here.   Both parties must have their signatures notarized on the affidavit before applying.

**There is no blood test or HIV/AIDS classes required for marriage licenses.  We will provide a pamphlet on HIV/Aids testing sights when you apply.**

Picking up your license

 License may be picked up at the County Clerk’s office 4 days after your application by the couple or a third party.  This includes the day you apply.

* It is important your personal information on the marriage license is correct by spelling, dates of birth and parents information.   PLEASE PROOF your license before you leave our office.  IF YOU FIND AN ERROR AFTER the marriage ceremony, and need to amend it, it will require a court ordered change in Circuit Court.  That fee is $150.00.


 License is good for 33 days from and including date of application.

Who Can Perform Marriages?

MARRIAGE LAW AS TO WHOM CAN MARRY

 56th Judicial District Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte MI 48813         (517) 543-4026

Eaton County’s Magistrate performs marriages at the Courthouse during working hours.  Please check with that office to schedule a time for your ceremony.

Any judge or magistrate in the State of Michigan, County Clerk or Mayors or any ordained minister can perform wedding ceremonies, however, they may require counseling prior to performing the ceremony.  

Marriage licenses are public records.  We post online marriages filed within the month of your marriage ceremony.     For a current list of marriages click below.

Eaton County Marriage Filings