Marriage

Marriage ceremonies are only performed for residents that are within the 48th District Court's jurisdiction, which are the following communities:

• Birmingham
• Bloomfield Hills
• Bloomfield Township
• Keego Harbor
• Orchard Lake
• Sylvan Lake
• West Bloomfield

 Residents within the 48th District Court can call 248-686-5147 to schedule a Wedding.

When calling to schedule a wedding, you will be required to provide the following information:

• Full legal name of bride and groom
• Desired wedding date (prior to marriage license expiration)
• Day time telephone number of either bride or groom
• Proof of Residency (bride or groom must live within jurisdiction)

On Wedding Day

The bride and groom must arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ceremony and bring the following:

• Marriage License (2 copies) and mailing envelope obtained from Oakland County Clerk's Office
• Two witnesses
• $10 marriage fee
• Driver's license or passport for the bride, groom and both witnesses
• Proof of Residency within 48th District Court jurisdiction
• Facemasks may need to be worn in some areas of the courthouse.
• There may be a courtroom capacity limit. Please inquire for more information.