Marriage records for marriages filed in Bay County are available beginning in 1857.
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First Copy: $15.00
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Each Additional Copy: $5.00
Who can obtain a copy?
- Marriage licenses are public records available for anyone to request a certified copy.
Marriage license online request
- Order a copy of a marriage license online through VitalChek.
- VitalChek charges an additional processing fee.
- A certified copy of your certificate will be mailed to you.
- Click here to request a marriage license online
Marriage license mail-in request
- Complete the Vital Records Request Form
- Also, enclose the following:
- Self-addressed and stamped envelope.
- Check or money order payable to: Bay County Clerk.
- Mail request to:
- Bay County Clerk
- Kathleen B. Zanotti
- 515 Center Avenue, Suite 101, Bay City, MI 48708