To apply for an Iowa marriage license, both parties and a witness (18 or older and knows both parties) must sign an application in the presence of a notary. A copy of the application can be picked up at the Recorder's Office.
Both parties must be at least 18 years of age to consent to marriage MCL 551.103 Both parties must be at least 18 years of age to consent to marriage MCL 551.103. Both parties must have a driver's license or state ID. Both parties must sign the affidavit and be present to apply for the license.
You may apply for a marriage license at any County Recorder in Iowa as long as the ceremony is to be performed in Iowa.
The waiting period is 3 full calendar days after the date of acceptance to the Recorders office. Please see the chart below. Once the marriage has been performed and the Certificate of Marriage has been returned to the Recorder's office and placed on record, a certified copy will be mailed to the couple.
When you apply for your marriage license, which is required in order to get married in Michigan, there is a legally bound three-day "cool down" period before you're allowed to actually have the certificate and be married officially. That period does NOT include the day you apply.
Draft Affidavit: Write the affidavit, including spouses' names, birth dates, marriage date, location, and witness details. Notarize the Document: Visit a notary public to authenticate the affidavit with signatures and official stamps.
The officiant will be a required signature on the license, with the title of ``minister'', so don't forget that step.
Marriage Licenses Both marriage parties must apply in person. One witness is required and must know both parties. Government issued photo identification is required for both marriage parties AND witness. Everyone must be at least 18 years of age. Cost is $35.00.