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Oakland County, Michigan marriage license: fee, offices and what to bring
What official pages say about getting a marriage license in Oakland County, Michigan: the $20 fee, where to go, appointments, ID and who must appear. A fact is linked to the page it was read on.
Oakland County marriage license at a glance
Fee: The fee per couple is $20.00 for Michigan residents and $30.00 for out-of-state residents, plus $5.00 to waive the 3-day waiting period.
Where to go: Pontiac office (Vital Records), 1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept 413, Pontiac, MI 48341, or the other office in the table below.
Appointment: No appointment is necessary at the Pontiac location. The Troy location is by appointment only; schedule by calling 248.858.0571 or through the online booking link.
Oakland County marriage license: what the office asks for
Issued by the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds. The lines below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 13, 2026. Fees and hours change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the office before you go.
- Fee
- The fee per couple is $20.00 for Michigan residents and $30.00 for out-of-state residents, plus $5.00 to waive the 3-day waiting period. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- How to pay
- Discover, MasterCard and Visa, cash, or a money order payable to Oakland County Clerk. No personal checks. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Appointment
- No appointment is necessary at the Pontiac location. The Troy location is by appointment only; schedule by calling 248.858.0571 or through the online booking link. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Online application
- Complete and submit the application online, then bring the confirmation number and required documents to the office. The license must be picked up in person. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- ID and documents to bring
- Both parties need a valid driver's license or state ID showing current address, birth certificates (copies are acceptable) and Social Security numbers; cards are not needed. A passport can prove identity or age but not residency. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Who must appear
- Only one party must be present to pick up the license. The person who comes in must bring photocopies, front and back, of all required ID for the other party. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Michigan residents apply where they live
- Michigan residents must apply in the county where they live. If both are Michigan residents living in different counties, they may apply in either county. The license is valid throughout the state. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Out-of-state couples
- If both parties are out-of-state residents, they must apply in the county where they are going to be married, and the license is valid in that county only. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
- Waiving the 3-day wait
- The 3-day waiting period can be waived for an additional $5.00 fee. A license issued with the waiver expires in 30 days instead of 33 days from the application date. (Source: oaklandcountymi.gov, checked November 13, 2026)
Where to get a marriage license in Oakland County
| Office | Address | Hours | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac office (Vital Records) | 1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept 413, Pontiac, MI 48341 | Not stated on the pages we read | oaklandcountymi.gov Nov 13, 2026 |
| Troy satellite office | South Oakland Office Building, 1151 Crooks Road, Troy | Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only | oaklandcountymi.gov, hours: oaklandcountymi.gov Nov 13, 2026 |
Official links
How Oakland County compares with the Michigan rule
Oakland County lists $20. The Michigan page shows $30, read from Wayne County, $10 more.
- Michigan waiting period
- 3 days including the application date. The clerk may issue sooner for good cause, for a fee set by the county board. (Source: legislature.mi.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
- How long a Michigan license is valid
- The license is void unless the marriage is solemnized within 33 days after the application. (Source: legislature.mi.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Michigan marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply has the state’s other rules: witnesses, who may officiate, age and certified copies.
Common questions
How much is a marriage license in Oakland County, Michigan?
The fee per couple is $20.00 for Michigan residents and $30.00 for out-of-state residents, plus $5.00 to waive the 3-day waiting period. Discover, MasterCard and Visa, cash, or a money order payable to Oakland County Clerk. No personal checks.
Where do you get a marriage license in Oakland County, Michigan?
The Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds issues it. Pontiac office (Vital Records), 1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept 413, Pontiac, MI 48341. Troy satellite office, South Oakland Office Building, 1151 Crooks Road, Troy (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only)
Do you need an appointment for a marriage license in Oakland County, Michigan?
No appointment is necessary at the Pontiac location. The Troy location is by appointment only; schedule by calling 248.858.0571 or through the online booking link. Complete and submit the application online, then bring the confirmation number and required documents to the office. The license must be picked up in person.
Do both people have to be there to get a marriage license in Oakland County, Michigan?
Only one party must be present to pick up the license. The person who comes in must bring photocopies, front and back, of all required ID for the other party.
What do you bring for a marriage license in Oakland County, Michigan?
Both parties need a valid driver's license or state ID showing current address, birth certificates (copies are acceptable) and Social Security numbers; cards are not needed. A passport can prove identity or age but not residency.
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