Marriages

The 32A District Court Judge is given the authority [MCL 551.7.1] to perform marriage ceremonies for residents living within the Court's jurisdiction.

Prior to making the request and coming to court you will need:

  • A Marriage License obtained from the Wayne County Clerk’s Office (please click the link for more information.)
  • $10.00 fee (cash or credit card) to be paid at the cashier window before the ceremony.

 

Scheduling

Marriages are scheduled based on availability.  Please contact the Court at 313-343-2590 for available dates. When you call you will need to provide the following information:

  • Full name of both partners
  • Phone number for both partners
  • Email addresses for both partners
  • Desired Wedding date and time


On Date of Marriage

You will need to bring the following:

  • Two Witnesses (must be 18 or older). The Court does not provide witnesses.

Visit the Wayne County Clerk  for information on obtaining a Marriage License: