Iron County Marriage Records

Iron County marriage records are held by the County Clerk in Crystal Falls, in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. The clerk is the official keeper of all marriage licenses and vital records for the county. This page covers how to find and request certified copies of Iron County marriage records through the county clerk or state-level resources.

Iron County Clerk Office

The Iron County Clerk is at 2 S 6th St, Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone is (906) 875-3224. Fax is (906) 875-3225. Iron County is one of several Upper Peninsula counties with a 4:00 p.m. closing time, so plan your visit to arrive with enough time to complete your request before the office closes.

The clerk manages all vital records for Iron County including marriage licenses. Iron County is one of the smaller counties in the U.P. with just over 11,000 residents. The records go back to when the county was established. For genealogy work or research into Iron County families, contact the clerk and staff can help you search the records on file.

Requesting Iron County Marriage Records

To get a certified copy of an Iron County marriage record in person, go to 2 S 6th St in Crystal Falls during office hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Provide the names of both spouses and the approximate year of the marriage. The fee is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $5.00 for each additional copy of the same record. Pay by cash or check.

Mail requests are also accepted. Write a letter with the party names, marriage year, your contact info, and a copy of your photo ID. Include a check or money order for $15.00 payable to Iron County Clerk, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail to 2 S 6th St, Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Mail processing takes additional time compared to in-person requests.

State copies are available through Michigan MDHHS vital records for $34 per copy. You can order online through VitalChek with an additional service fee. For most Iron County requests, the county office is the faster and less expensive option.

Under MCL 333.2885, records 75 or more years old are public. Newer records require proof of a qualifying relationship to the parties.

Michigan's marriage statutes under Chapter 551 set the rules for marriage licenses in Iron County and all other Michigan counties, including the 3-day waiting period and 33-day validity window.

Getting a Marriage License in Iron County

Both parties must appear in person at the clerk's office in Crystal Falls to apply. Both must be at least 18 years old. Bring a valid photo ID, your Social Security number, date and place of birth, and your parents' full names and birthplaces. Michigan's 3-day waiting period applies. The license becomes valid on day four and remains valid for 33 days under MCL 551.103.

The fee is $20 for Michigan residents and $30 for out-of-state residents. After the ceremony, the officiant files the signed license with the Iron County Clerk. That creates the official record. Certified copies can be requested after that point.

Iron County is in a remote part of the western U.P. If you are planning a wedding in the area and traveling from out of state, factor in the 3-day waiting period when setting your ceremony date. The marriage license requirements are laid out in MCL 551.101.

Nearby Counties

Iron County is in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. These neighboring U.P. counties also hold marriage records for their residents.