Obtaining a marriage license Make sure your papers are in order before you tie the knot. Offices are closed on holidays.
Some counties have additional requirements.
Applicants 20 or younger need certified copy of birth certificate. Applicants 16 or 17 need written parental consent or a parent with them, plus certified copies of their birth certificates. Divorced applicants must provide month and year of divorce. If it was finalized in past 30 days, original or certified copy of decree is required. License copies are available at the Register of Deeds office or by mail.