The bill amends section 3 of the 1887 PA 128, which governs the minimum ages for contracting marriages and the requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Michigan. It establishes that individuals aged 18 or older may contract marriage and must provide proof of age, such as a birth certificate, when requested by the county clerk. The bill also specifies that the county clerk is responsible for issuing the marriage license only after all requirements are met, and it outlines the process for recording the marriage once it has been officiated.

Additionally, the bill modifies the fees associated with obtaining a marriage license. The application fee is increased from $20.00 to $50.00, with a portion allocated to family counseling services related to domestic violence and child abuse. For nonresidents, the additional fee is raised from $10.00 to $25.00. The bill also allows charter counties with populations over 1,500,000 to impose different fees for marriage licenses, provided they do not exceed the cost of the services rendered.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 551.103