Marriage Ceremony Requests
The 35th District Court Judges are given the authority [MCL 551.7.1(a)] to perform marriage ceremonies in our jurisdictions and the State of Michigan.
Prior to making the request and coming to court you will need:
- A Marriage License: For information please contact the Wayne County Clerk
- Two witnesses: A witness must be at least 18 years of age to sign their name and understand what they have witnessed and signed.
- $10.00 fee to be paid at the cashier after the ceremony
When you are ready there are three ways to send a request to us
- Request by Email
- In the email include
- In the subject line type: Marriage Ceremony Request
- First/last/middle names of the two individuals to be married.
- Will the individuals keep their surnames or who will be taking which name? (for the purposes of preparing court documents prior to marriage)
- Do you reside in Plymouth, Canton, or Northville?
- Will you be exchanging rings?
- Will you be given away by someone?
- include your mailing address and a phone number where we can contact you.
- Email request to marriages@35thdistrictcourt.org
- In the email include
- Request by mail
- You may use the Marriage Ceremony request form we have online.
- Include a mailing address, phone number and email address where we may contact you.
- send it to: Attn: Marriage Request, 35th District Court, 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth MI, 48170
- Request by fax
- Fill out our Marriage Ceremony request form.
- Include a mailing address, phone number and email address where we may contact you.
- Fax your request to 734-781-0106 with Attn Marriage Ceremony requests
We will get back to you via email or phone to set a date and time.