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A person between the ages of 16 and 18 can get married if he or she obtains written consent from a parent or legal guardian. In order to solemnize a marriage, the couple must solemnly declare that they take each other as husband and wife in front of: The person solemnizing the marriage; and. At least two witnesses.

To perform a marriage in Michigan you need to be ordained and may be required to provide proof of ordination such as an ordination credential, wallet credential, or a letter of good standing from the church on the church letterhead.

There is a three day waiting period once the license is issued before it is valid. After this period expires, the license remains valid for 33 days from the date of the application. In order for the ceremony to be legal, it must be performed by an ordained minister, magistrate, judge, or mayor of a city in Michigan.

If either you or your future spouse is a resident of Michigan, then you must apply for the license in your county of residence, regardless of where in the state the wedding will take place. However, if neither person is a resident, then you'll have to apply for the license in the county where the wedding will occur.

If BOTH parties are non-residents of Michigan, the applicants must apply in the county in which the marriage is to be performed. At least one of the parties must appear in person to apply with required documents. You can apply at the Wayne County Clerk's Downtown Detroit office location.

Though there are no officiant registration requirements in Michigan, you must be an ordained minister to be able to legally perform marriage. Local regulations in Michigan stipulate that wedding officiants under the designation of "Minister" be ordained by a religious organization, such as American Marriage Ministries.