Marriage Licenses

To get a marriage license in Van Buren County, visit the County Clerk’s Office at the Courthouse, 212 Paw Paw Street. We accept applications from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

  • Start your application online at our website .
  • Anyone 18 or older can marry in Michigan without parental consent.
  • Residency is based on your current valid driver’s license or state ID with your address:
    • If one or both are Michigan residents, apply in the county where either lives. The license is valid statewide.
    • If both are out-of-state residents, apply in the county where you plan to marry. The license is valid only in that county.
  • Both applicants must provide:
    • Valid driver’s license or state ID with correct address
    • Certified birth certificates
    • Full name, birth date, and place of birth (city and state)
    • Complete address (no P.O. Boxes)
    • Number of previous marriages
    • Social Security Numbers
    • Parents’ full birth names and states of birth
  • Fee per couple: $20 for Van Buren County residents; $30 for out-of-state residents.
  • If one or both are Michigan residents, apply in the county where either lives. The license is valid statewide.
  • If both are out-of-state residents, apply in the county where you plan to marry. The license is valid only in that county.
  • Valid driver’s license or state ID with correct address
  • Certified birth certificates
  • Full name, birth date, and place of birth (city and state)
  • Complete address (no P.O. Boxes)
  • Number of previous marriages
  • Social Security Numbers
  • Parents’ full birth names and states of birth

Van Buren County residents can pay by cash or card.

Additional Information

  • The license is valid on the 3rd day after application.
  • Marriage must occur within 33 days of application.
  • Additional information or documents may be needed to complete the application.

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