How to Get a Certified Copy of Your Michigan Marriage Certificate (County-by-County Guide)

If you’ve recently changed your name in Michigan due to marriage, one of the first steps you’ll need to take is getting a certified copy of your marriage certificate. This document serves as your official proof of marriage and is required to update your name with the Social Security Administration, Secretary of State, passport office, and more.

In Michigan, marriage records are maintained by the county clerk’s office where your marriage license was originally issued. Here’s how to get your certified copy, plus county-specific guidance.

Click here for our complete guide on how to change your name in Michigan.

Step-by-Step: How to Request a Certified Marriage Certificate in Michigan

1. Find the County Where You Got Married

You must request your certificate from the same county clerk that issued your marriage license.

2. Check the County Clerk’s Website

Each Michigan county has its own process. Most offer:

• In-person services

   

• Mail-in requests

   

• Online ordering (sometimes via third-party vendors like VitalChek)

   

Fees range from $10–$20 per copy, with additional costs for expedited shipping or credit card payments.

3. Submit Your Request

You’ll typically need to provide:

• Full names of both spouses (including maiden names)

   

• Date of marriage

   

• Valid photo ID (if applying in person)

   

• Payment (check, money order, or credit/debit card)

   

County-by-County Marriage Certificate Links

Here are direct links and ordering information for Michigan’s largest counties:

Wayne County (Detroit)

• Wayne County Marriage Records

   

• Online & in-person requests accepted

   

• Cost: $22 (first copy), $7 (each additional)

   

Oakland County (Pontiac)

• Oakland County Marriage Certificate

   

• Order online or by mail

   

• Cost: $15 (first copy), $5 (each additional)

   

Macomb County (Mount Clemens)

• Macomb County Clerk

   

• Online, mail, and in-person ordering

   

• Cost: $15 per copy

   

Kent County (Grand Rapids)

• Kent County Marriage Records

   

• In-person, mail, and online ordering via VitalChek

   

• Cost: $10 (first copy), $3 (each additional)

   

Genesee County (Flint)

• Genesee County Marriage Certificates

   

• Accepts mail and in-person orders

   

• Cost: $25 per copy

   

Pro Tip

Order 2–3 certified copies of your marriage certificate. You’ll need them for the SSA, Michigan Secretary of State, your bank, employer, insurance provider, and possibly your passport.