Macomb Township Marriage Records
Marriage records for Macomb Township residents are handled by the Macomb County Clerk's Office in Mount Clemens. Macomb Township is a growing community in Macomb County, and all marriage licenses and certified copies are issued by the county clerk rather than any local township office.
Macomb Township Overview
Where to Get Macomb Township Marriage Records
Macomb Township residents must go to the Macomb County Clerk's Office for marriage licenses and certified copies of marriage records. The township municipal office at 54111 Broughton Rd handles local government services like permits and taxes but does not handle vital records. Marriage licenses and certified marriage records are a county function in Michigan.
| Office | Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 North Main Street Mount Clemens, MI 48043 |
| Phone | (586) 469-5205 |
| Website | macombgov.org - Clerk/Register of Deeds |
| Marriage Licenses | macombgov.org - Marriage Licenses |
| Certified Copies | macombgov.org - License Copies |
| Township Office | 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb, MI 48042 | (586) 286-3000 |
The Macomb County Clerk is about 15 miles from Macomb Township. Mount Clemens is the county seat. The office is on North Main Street in a central location. If you are coming from Macomb Township, take 23 Mile Road east toward Mount Clemens. Call (586) 469-5205 before your visit to confirm office hours and whether an appointment is needed.
The screenshot below shows the Macomb Township official site.
The Macomb Township website at macomb-mi.gov covers local government services. For marriage records and licenses, residents are directed to the Macomb County Clerk in Mount Clemens.
How to Search Macomb Township Marriage Records
Marriage records for Macomb Township are part of the Macomb County system. You can search for them through the county clerk, the county circuit court portal, or through third-party search tools. Each method has different uses depending on what you need.
For older records and genealogy research, Michiganology.org has digitized historical Michigan vital records. The site is run by the Library of Michigan and is free to use. It covers marriage records from the 1800s through the mid-1900s for many Michigan counties, including Macomb. If you are tracing family history, this is a good place to start before contacting the county clerk.
Marriage License Requirements
Michigan requires both people getting married to appear in person at the county clerk's office. You cannot send one person or apply by mail for a new license. This rule is set by MCL 551.101. Both applicants must go together to the Macomb County Clerk in Mount Clemens.
To apply for a marriage license in Macomb County, each person must bring:
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Proof of birth date such as a birth certificate or passport
- Social Security number
- Divorce decree if either applicant was previously divorced
- Death certificate if a prior spouse has passed away
The fee is $20 for Michigan residents in Macomb County. After you apply, there is a 3-day waiting period required by MCL 551.103 before you can pick up the license. Once issued, the license is valid for 33 days. You must marry within that 33-day window or start the process again. Applicants between 16 and 17 years old need written parental consent. No one under 16 can get a marriage license in Michigan.
Certified Copies of Marriage Records
If you already have a marriage record on file and need an official certified copy, you can request it from the Macomb County Clerk. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are accepted for legal purposes like name changes, passport applications, Social Security updates, and estate matters. A plain photocopy does not work for these purposes.
The Macomb County Clerk's website has mail request forms and instructions at macombgov.org. You can also visit in person at the Mount Clemens office. For state-level certified copies through MDHHS, you can order online through VitalChek. The state charges $34 for the first certified copy and $16 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
Online Tools and Historical Records
Several tools are available for researching Macomb Township marriage records online. For historical research, Michiganology.org offers free access to digitized Michigan vital records going back to the 1800s. The Library of Michigan operates this service and includes Macomb County records. If you need records from before the digital era or are doing genealogy research, Michiganology is the best free option. You can search by name and filter by county and year.
For certified copies of recent records, the county clerk and MDHHS are the two official sources. The Macomb County Clerk handles records at the county level. MDHHS handles state-level certified copies and works with VitalChek for online orders. Neither the county clerk nor MDHHS provides free online access to recent marriage records, but both can confirm whether a record exists when you contact them directly.
Macomb County Marriage Records
Macomb Township is in Macomb County. Marriage licenses and certified copies are handled by the Macomb County Clerk's Office in Mount Clemens. The county page covers fees, office locations, hours, and how to request records by mail or in person.
Nearby Cities
Other Macomb County communities near Macomb Township also use the Macomb County Clerk for marriage records.