Bill > HB4710

This bill amends Michigan's marriage license law by increasing the marriage license fee from $20 to $50, with specific provisions for how the additional revenue will be used. The bill requires that $15 of each $50 fee be allocated to circuit court family counseling services, specifically targeting counseling for domestic violence and child abuse prevention. If a county does not have established family counseling services, the funds can be used to contract with public or private agencies providing similar services. For nonresident marriage licenses, the fee is increased from $10 to $25. The bill also provides flexibility for probate courts to waive the marriage license fee in cases of undue hardship. Additionally, the bill allows charter counties with populations over 1,500,000 to set their own marriage license fees, provided they do not exceed the cost of the service and continue to allocate funds for family counseling services. The legislation maintains existing requirements for marriage licenses, such as age verification and documentation, while updating fee structures to potentially support family support services.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4710