The Grand Traverse County Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and preserving public records for a local government in Grand Traverse County, MI. As part of this job, Clerks often maintain Grand Traverse County vital records, including marriage records. This can include marriage certificates and marriage license applications, which contain information such as names, parents' names, dates of birth, the location and date of the wedding, and the names of the officiant and witnesses, if any. These Grand Traverse County marriage records may be required to legally change a name, apply for spousal benefits, or access other government services. These records are useful for legal purposes and for genealogical research. Many Clerk's Offices also issue certified Grand Traverse County marriage certificates, which function as legal proof that a marriage is valid. Marriage records can be requested online from the Clerk's Office website.
Fife Lake Township Clerk Fife Lake MI 134 Morgan Street 49633 231-879-3963
Grand Traverse County Clerk Traverse MI 400 Boardman Avenue 49684 231-922-4760