CAN I GET MARRIED BY THE DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE?

Yes. Persons wishing to be married in the 89th District Court can schedule a date to be married by the Magistrate.

First, however, persons wishing to be married must obtain a marriage license at the County Clerk’s office.  The license issued by the County Clerk is valid for 33 days from the date of issue.  (MCL 551.103a)

After the marriage license is purchased, you may contact the District Court to schedule a marriage with the magistrate.  Marriages are performed Monday through Friday during scheduled court hours.  Per MCL 600.8616, there is a $10.00 fee for each marriage performed.  This fee is deposited into the county’s (control unit’s) treasury.

Additionally, persons may schedule marriages through the Probate Court.

District Judge

Michael J. Ekdahl

 Office

870 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Email: d89@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8809
Fax: (231) 627-8444

 Hours

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

M-F(excluding holidays)

Additional Staff

Court Administrator
Jodi Barrette
d89@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8809

Criminal
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809

Civil
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809

Traffic
Fax: 231-627-8444
(231) 627-8809