WAYNE COUNTY CLERK

COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER
2 WOODWARD AVE, ROOM 201
DETROIT, MI 48226

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313.224.5535
313.224.5515
313.224.6771

Marriage Certificates

WAYNE COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Wayne County Clerk Office issues copies of Wayne County vital records including certified copies of Wayne County birth certificates, Wayne County death certificates since 1867, Wayne County marriage records since 1900 and Wayne County divorce records since 1891, for events that occurred within the county of Wayne (excluding the City of Detroit).

Wayne County Vital Records participates in the VitalChek Network, allowing you to order the following certificates online on an expedited basis.

WAYNE COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS
The Wayne County Clerk's Office issue copies of Wayne County marriage licenses for all person who applied for their license in Wayne County, from 1900 to present. Wayne County marriage records may be purchased in person or by mail. Certified copy of marriage license is $17.00, additional copies purchased at same time are $3.50 each. A record search is $11.50 with uncertified copy if found.

Who Can Order?
Juvenille marriages (15 years and younger) contact: Wayne County Probate Court, 1305 Coleman A Young Municipal Center, Detroit, MI 48226

Probate Marriages Contact: Wayne County Probate Court, 1305 Coleman A Young Municipal Center, Detroit, MI 48226

Lansing has records for the entire state of Michigan for records from 1870 to present, contact: Office of the State Registrar & Center for Health Statistic, Michigan Department of Public Health, 3423 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., P.O. Box 30195, Lansing, MI 48909

Information needed to search for record: Male's Name, Female's Name at Time of Application, and Approximate Date of Marriage

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MARRIAGE
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for licenses that were issued in Wayne County, including the City of Detroit, from 1900 to present.

First Copy: 22.00 Additional Copies: 7.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 313.224.6771.

Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.