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

• 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.

We accept cash or credit card.

Additional Information

• There is a required 3-day waiting period after application before the license can be picked up.
• Marriage must occur within 33 days of application.
• Additional information or documents may be needed to complete the application.