Marriage License Application & Records


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If you wish to purchase a certified copy of the record by mail, choose one of the following methods.

Before purchasing a marriage record, individuals are advised to search the records from 1860 to the present to confirm whether Emmet County has the desired record on file.


MARRAIGE LICENSES

How to Obtain a Marriage License in Emmet County

Step 1: Residency Requirement

At least one applicant must be from Emmet County -or- both applicants may be non-Michigan residents getting married in Emmet County. Proof of address required by showing valid driver’s license or state ID.

Step 2: Access the Application

Please review all steps before proceeding.

To apply for a marriage license, please use the following link:

Marriage License Application

Step 3: Application Fees

Be prepared to pay the application fee.

Fee
Emmet County Resident $20.00
Out-of-State Resident $30.00
Waiver $40.00

Step 4: Required Documents

  • A valid driver’s license -or- state ID with the correct address.
  • Birth Certificate

Step 5: Required Information

  1. Full name of both parties
  2. Date of birth
  3. Place of birth
  4. Address, including name of county
  5. Number of times previously married
  6. Both parents’ full names, including mother’s maiden name and state or country of birth.

The Emmet County Clerk’s Office complies with the Identity Theft Protection Act 452 of 2004.

Emmet County, Michigan
200 Division Street, Petoskey MI 49770
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