Macomb County, MI · Macomb County
Affidavit and Motion to Correct License of Marriage
Spouses use this form to ask the Macomb County Circuit Court to correct inaccurate information on a recorded marriage license.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Macomb County · Macomb County, Macomb County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- macombgovdocs.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The form lets an affiant identify inaccurate information on a marriage license and request a court order correcting it. It asks for both spouses’ names, the license’s local file number, the incorrect facts, the requested correction, and contact information for at least one spouse. The instructions say to attach supporting documentation and submit the completed form with the filing fee.
Who needs it
A spouse seeking a court order to correct inaccurate information on a marriage license recorded with the Macomb County Clerk may use this form.
How to submit it
The instructions say to submit the form with the $175 filing fee to the County Clerk’s Office by email with a fax filing cover sheet or in person at 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the form includes a verification section, and its instructions mention signing before a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the marriage license correction motion and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter both spouses’ names, contact information, the license’s local file number, the inaccurate facts, and the requested correction.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting documentation to verify the need for the correction.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the form and $175 filing fee by email with a fax filing cover sheet or in person at the County Clerk’s Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the marriage license correction motion?
- No. This document is marked as not requiring a notary, though its instructions mention signing before a notary and the form includes a verification section.
- How do I submit the marriage license correction motion?
- The instructions say to submit the completed form and $175 filing fee to the County Clerk’s Office by email with a fax filing cover sheet or in person.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for both spouses’ names, the marriage license’s local file number, the inaccurate facts and requested correction, plus contact details for at least one spouse.
- Do I need to include supporting documents?
- The form asks the affiant to attach supporting documentation to verify why the correction is needed.