How to get married in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Courthouse Photographer & Officiant, Marriage license cost

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Step-by-step guide to getting married in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Here is the simplest version of how to do it.

1. Fill out a marriage license application.
2. Get an appointment at the Kent County Clerk’s Office.
3. Bring a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
4. Bring a certified copy of your birth certificate.
5. Provide Social Security Numbers for Both Applicants.
6. Pay the marriage license fee: $20 for Kent County residents, $30 for non-residents.
7. Set Up an Appointment with an Officiant.
8. Attend the Ceremony With Your Partner and 2 Witnesses.
9. Sign the marriage license.
10. Have the officiant file the license.

Marriage License Requirements

First, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at the Kent County Clerk’s Office.

• Complete a marriage license application.
• Provide a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
• Provide a Certified Copy of Your Birth Certificate.
• Provide Social Security Numbers for both applicants.
• Pay the marriage license fee: $20 for Kent County residents, $30 for non-residents.

The marriage license is valid for 33 days from the application date.

Then head to the Kent County Clerk’s Office at the date and time of your appointment:

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After the ceremony, make sure the signed license is filed correctly and request a certified copy if you need one for legal records or name changes.

After your ceremony

• Complete a marriage license application.
• Provide a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
• Provide a Certified Copy of Your Birth Certificate.
• Provide Social Security Numbers for both applicants.
• Pay the marriage license fee: $20 for Kent County residents, $30 for non-residents.

After the ceremony, make sure the signed license is filed correctly and request a certified copy if you need one for legal records or name changes.

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