Berrien County, MI · Berrien County
Marriage License Application
Berrien County couples use this application to provide information for a marriage license through the County Clerk’s Vital Records Division.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Berrien County · Berrien County, Berrien County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- berriencounty.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The application collects identifying, residence, birth, parent, and prior-marriage information for both applicants, along with a telephone number, anticipated wedding date, and wedding location. Applicants apply in the county where a resident lives; non-residents must marry in the county where they apply. The form also explains identification requirements, the waiting period, license validity, and the fee.
Who needs it
Couples applying for a marriage license in Berrien County must provide the requested information for both applicants.
How to submit it
Apply in person through the County Clerk’s Vital Records Division at the County Administration Center, 701 Main St, St. Joseph, or the South County Building, 1205 N Front St, Niles.
About notarization
No notary is required for this application; it has no sworn attachment, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Berrien County Marriage License Application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the requested information for both applicants, including residence, birth, parent, and wedding details.
- 3
Gather Identification
Bring valid identification and social security number information for both applicants, as described on the form.
- 4
Apply in Person
Apply through the County Clerk’s Vital Records Division at the St. Joseph or Niles location listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Berrien County marriage license application?
- No. This application does not require a notary, and it has no sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Berrien County marriage license application?
- Apply in person through the County Clerk’s Vital Records Division at the County Administration Center in St. Joseph or the South County Building in Niles.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for information about both applicants, including names, birth and residence details, parent information, prior marriages, and social security numbers. It also asks about the wedding.
- What identification do applicants need?
- The document says both applicants need valid identification and a social security number. It describes valid identification as a current driver’s license or state ID showing a current address.