Michigan § 551.101 Marriage license; requirements; place to obtain, delivery to person officiating.

Michigan Statutes

§ 551.101 — Marriage license; requirements; place to obtain, delivery to person officiating.

Michigan § 551.101

Ch. 551MARRIAGE

Act 128 of 1887MARRIAGE LICENSE (551.101-551.111)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 551.101 (2026).

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MARRIAGE LICENSE (EXCERPT) Act 128 of 1887 551.101 Marriage license; requirements; place to obtain, delivery to person officiating. Sec.

1.It shall be necessary for all parties intending to be married to obtain a marriage license from the county clerk of the county in which either the man or woman resides, and to deliver the said license to the clergyman or magistrate who is to officiate, before the marriage can be performed. If both parties to be married are non-residents of the state it shall be necessary to obtain such license from the county clerk of the county in which the marriage is to be performed.

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MARRIAGE LICENSE (EXCERPT) Act 128 of 1887 551.101 Marriage license; requirements; place to obtain, delivery to person officiating. Sec. 1. It shall be necessary for all parties intending to be married to obtain a marriage license from the county clerk of the county in which either the man or woman resides, and to deliver the said license to the clergyman or magistrate who is to officiate, before the marriage can be performed. If both parties to be married are non-residents of the state it shall be necessary to obtain such license from the county clerk of the county in which the marriage is to be performed.

Legislative History

1887, Act 128, Eff. Sept. 28, 1887 ;-- How. 6222a ;-- Am. 1889, Act 256, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1889 ;-- CL 1897, 8602 ;-- CL 1915, 11376 ;-- CL 1929, 12705 ;-- CL 1948, 551.101