Menominee County Marriage Records

Menominee County marriage records are filed with the Menominee County Clerk, located in the city of Menominee in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula along the Wisconsin border. The clerk handles all vital records for the county including marriage licenses, certified copies, and records searches. This guide covers how to access and request marriage records from Menominee County.

Menominee County Clerk

The Menominee County Clerk is located at 839 10th St in Menominee, a city on Green Bay near the Wisconsin border. This office handles all vital records for the county, including marriage licenses and certified copies of marriage records. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Note that the office closes at 4 PM, not 4:30 like many other Michigan county clerks, so plan your visit accordingly.

Menominee sits on the Michigan-Wisconsin border on Green Bay. The county has a mix of communities, and all marriages that occur in Menominee County are recorded at the clerk's office. Once a marriage ceremony is complete, the officiant returns the license to the clerk. That filed document becomes the official marriage record for the county and is accessible to the public.

For state-level access to Menominee County marriage records, the MDHHS vital records office at michigan.gov holds copies from 1867 forward. VitalChek at vitalchek.com handles online ordering for state-issued certified copies. The Michiganology database at michiganology.org has historical vital record indexes for free browsing.

How to Get Menominee County Marriage Records

In-person and mail are the two main ways to get marriage records from Menominee County. Visiting in person is faster. Go to 839 10th St in Menominee before 4 PM on a weekday. Bring photo ID and the names of both parties. The clerk's office will search the records and issue copies while you are there. Pay when you pick up the copies.

For mail requests, send a written request to the Menominee County Clerk at 839 10th St, Menominee, MI 49858. Include both parties' full names, the year or date of the marriage, the number of copies you need, and your return address. Enclose a check or money order for the fee. The clerk will mail the copies back to you after processing. Mail requests typically take several business days to complete.

If you prefer to order online, VitalChek at vitalchek.com handles orders for state-issued certified copies. The state charges $34 for the first copy and $16 for each additional copy. This costs more than county copies but is convenient if you cannot visit or send mail to Menominee County directly. For genealogy research, the Michiganology database has historical record indexes at no cost.

Michigan marriage records are public. Anyone can request a copy. You do not need to be a party to the marriage or have a relationship to the people listed on the record. The clerk will provide copies to anyone who asks and pays the fee.

Getting a Marriage License in Menominee County

To get a marriage license in Menominee County, visit the clerk's office at 839 10th St before 4 PM on a weekday. At least one of the two applicants must appear in person. Michigan residents apply in the county where one of them lives. Non-residents who plan to wed in Menominee County apply here regardless of where they live.

Both applicants must be 18 or older unless a parent or legal guardian provides written consent for someone who is 16 or 17. Applicants younger than 16 cannot get a marriage license in Michigan. You do not need a blood test. The clerk will give you state-required written materials about disease prevention when you apply. This takes only a minute and does not slow down the process.

After you apply, a 3-day waiting period kicks in before you can use the license. The day you apply does not count as one of those 3 days. The license remains valid for 33 days from the date of application. If you do not use it within 33 days, it expires and you have to apply again. After the wedding, the officiant must return the signed license to the county clerk to complete the recording process.

Under Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 551, the county clerk issues licenses and keeps the records. This law also covers requirements for officiants, who can perform marriages, and how mistakes on a license can be corrected. Corrections before filing cost less than corrections that require a court order after filing.

• Visit 839 10th St, Menominee before 4 PM
• At least one applicant must appear in person
• Must be 18+ (16-17 with parental consent)
• Valid government-issued photo ID required
• 3-day waiting period after application
• License valid 33 days from application date

Menominee County Marriage Record Fees

Menominee County uses the standard Michigan county fee schedule. The marriage license application fee is $20 for Michigan residents and $30 for non-residents. Certified copies of marriage records typically cost $15 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same record. These fees are consistent with most other Michigan counties.

For state copies ordered through VitalChek, the MDHHS charges $34 for the first copy and $16 for each additional copy. County copies cost less but require a visit or a mail request. Call the clerk at (906) 863-9968 before you visit or send a payment to confirm current fees. Fees can change and it is worth a quick call to avoid sending the wrong amount.

At the clerk's office, you can pay by cash or check. For mail requests, send a check or money order payable to the Menominee County Clerk. Do not send cash in the mail.

Online Resources for Menominee County Marriage Records

Menominee County does not have its own online marriage record search portal. For online access, the two main options are Michiganology for free historical browsing and VitalChek for ordering certified copies through the state. Both are linked to the state's MDHHS vital records system.

The image below shows the VitalChek ordering page for Michigan marriage records, which covers Menominee County records available through the state.

Visit vitalchek.com to start an online order for a certified copy. You will need both parties' names and the date of marriage. The state charges more than the county, but the online ordering process is quick and you do not have to travel to or mail anything to Menominee.

For historical research, the Michiganology database at michiganology.org includes older vital record indexes from Michigan counties including Menominee. You can browse those records at no cost and then request certified copies once you confirm the details of the record you need.

Cities in Menominee County

Menominee is the county seat and main city in the county. No cities in Menominee County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All marriage records for communities in Menominee County are handled through the clerk's office at 839 10th St in Menominee.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Menominee County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Each county has its own clerk's office for marriage records.