Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends Michigan’s marriage laws to require all parties seeking to marry to obtain a marriage license from a county clerk. The license must then be presented to a civil celebrant – a clergyman or magistrate – before the marriage can be performed. The bill also outlines procedures for the celebrant to record the marriage and requires them to maintain an accurate record of all solemnized marriages.
Key provisions
- Marriage licenses must be obtained from a county clerk.
- Licenses must be presented to a civil celebrant before the marriage.
- The celebrant must record the marriage details and witness information.
- Information on the marriage certificate must be typewritten or legibly printed.
- The celebrant must deliver a duplicate license to one of the parties and return the original to the county clerk.
- Celebrants must maintain an accurate record of all marriages performed.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking to marry
- County Clerks
- Clergymen and Magistrates
- Marriage Officiants
Notable changes
- Requires the use of a marriage license and civil celebrant.
- Specifies procedures for the celebrant to record and document the marriage.
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