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100 E. State Street
Suite 2600
St. Johns, MI 48879
PH:(989)224-5140
FAX:(989)227-6421
clerk@clinton-county.org

OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(The County Clerk's office may close on occasion during the noon hour)


MARRIAGE LICENSE

  • To apply for a State of Michigan marriage license, the application must be made in the County in which one of the applicants' resides.
  • If both applicants live out of the State, then they must apply in the County in which the ceremony will be preformed.
  • To make application in Clinton County, one of the applicants must bring the following to the Clinton County Clerk's office:
    1. Birth Certificates of both parties
    2. Social Security numbers of both parties

3. $20.00 ($30.00 Out of State Residence) - Payment can be made by cash, check or money order payable to Clinton County Clerk, or by Debit Card.  (NOTE: A $2.50 additional service fee is charged for payment by Debit Card)

  • There is a three day waiting period before the license can be released. A waiver of the 3-days may be obtained on the showing of good cause to the County Clerk, for an additional $10.00.
  • A Marriage License is valid for 30 days

Other Marriage Information::

  • Witnesses must be 18 yrs old (Effective 12/23/2006)

 

MARRIAGE CEREMONIES

  •  The Clinton County Clerk performs marriage ceremonies within the Courthouse facilities by appointment only.
    • 2 witnesses (18 years or older) are required
  • Fee $25.00
  • Contact the Clerk's Office in person or by phone to schedule an appointment (989)224-5146.
  • If it is necessary for the County Clerk's Office to provide witneses, an additional $15.00 fee will be charged.

Rev. 09/24/2009

 
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