Magistrate Wedding Ceremonies

Marriage Ceremonies

 

Marriage ceremonies at the 65-A District Court are performed on-site on Fridays at 11:00 – 11:15 a.m.  An appointment needs to be scheduled ahead of time by calling 989-227-6428 or by email at districtct@clinton-county.org.

What You Need to Bring on the Day of the Ceremony:

  • A valid state of Michigan Marriage License.
  • Two witnesses, 18 years or older.  The Court will NOT provide witnesses.
  • A $10.00 fee paid on the day of the ceremony.

Both parties must speak and understand English.  If one or both parties do not, a certified foreign language interpreter (with proper documentation) must accompany the parties.  Interpreters are not provided by the court.

 

A maximum of 20 guests may attend the ceremony


No special requests/accommodations will be made regarding the ceremony. 

 

No decorations or props may be brought in apart from a bouquet and/or rings.

 

Magistrates do not perform ceremonies outside of the courthouse.


The Court does not issue the marriage license.   Information on obtaining a Marriage License in Clinton County can be found HERE (Clerk’s Office marriage License page).