Marriage License

Marriage License applications are available through the Oakland County Clerk's Office.  You must apply in person at the Vital Records office or online. If one person is coming to the office to apply, they must have documentation for both parties. The Marriage Information Sheet Includes all information necessary to complete the application. 

Please Note: The Marriage Information Sheet is not the application for a marriage license.

The following is required:

​Pick Up / Waiting Period Information

Once you apply in person or online and have met the above requirements, bring your confirmation number (given at the end of online application), valid identification, social security numbers and birth certificates (or passports) for both parties to our office. 

The marriage license becomes valid on the third day following application and it must be picked up in person at our office.  Both parties do not have to be present to pick up the marriage license, however, the person coming to the office must provide photocopies (front and back) of all required ID for the other party.

A Marriage License is not available for pick-up on weekends or holidays. 
Apply on Monday; pick up on or after Thursday.
Apply on Tuesday; pick up on or after Friday.
Apply on Wednesday; pick up on or after Monday.
Apply on Thursday; pick up on or after Monday.
Apply on Friday; pick up on or after Monday.
Apply on Saturday (online only); pick up on or after Tuesday.
Apply on Sunday (online only); pick up on or after Wednesday.