The Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, Verification, and Ex Parte Order is the form the Macomb County Clerk prepared for people who need to correct a Macomb County marriage license that has already been recorded. You swear to the inaccurate facts and the corrections before a notary, and a 16th Judicial Circuit Court judge then grants or denies the change by ex parte order. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF and its step-by-step instructions are published by the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.
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What is Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, Verification, and Ex Parte Order – Macomb County, MI?
The Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, Verification, and Ex Parte Order is the State of Michigan, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Macomb County form used to ask a judge to order a correction of facts that are stated inaccurately on a recorded marriage license.
The form combines three things on one document. The affidavit and motion is where one spouse lists the inaccurate facts and the correction needed, swearing to them before a notary. The verification is the notary block. The ex parte order is the section the judge completes, checking whether the motion is granted or denied. The form cites MCL 551.111.
The Macomb County Clerk prepared the form together with step-by-step instructions, which are in the same PDF. The Clerk's marriage license page explains the reason for it: when an error is discovered on a marriage license that has already been filed, a court order is required to process the correction.
The form states that the license is recorded with the Macomb County Clerk and registered with the State of Michigan, and it asks for the "Local File Number" printed at the top right of the license. It is not the application for a new marriage license. After an order is granted, the corrected license is obtained separately through the Clerk's Vital Records Office.
Who needs to file Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, Verification, and Ex Parte Order – Macomb County, MI?
Spouses whose marriage license is recorded with the Macomb County Clerk and contains inaccurate facts use this form to request the correction. The form identifies the license by the names of both spouses and asks for the address, phone number and email of at least one spouse.
- The affiant, who swears to the facts, signs and prints their name in front of a notary public.
- Anyone who finds an error on a license that has already been filed needs a court order for the correction, according to the Clerk's marriage license page.
- Spouses who have not yet received a license, or who want to apply for one, do not use this form; it corrects a license that already exists.
The form does not describe who else may sign for a spouse, so contact the Clerk's Office if someone other than a spouse would act. Questions about the court process can go to the Circuit Court at (586) 469-5351; questions about the license itself go to the Vital Records Office at (586) 469-5205.
When to file Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, Verification, and Ex Parte Order – Macomb County, MI
File the form once you have found a fact on your recorded marriage license that is inaccurate. The Clerk's marriage license page says a court order is required to correct a license that has already been filed. Neither the form nor its instructions print a deadline for the motion.
After you file, the request goes to a Circuit Court judge, who reviews it and enters an order granting or denying the change. The instructions say you will be notified by email when an order has been entered; they give no processing time. Once the order is granted, you can buy a certified copy of the order and a certified copy of the corrected license, as described under How to submit.
Documents you need
- Supporting documentation that verifies the necessity of each correction; the form says to attach it to the affidavit and motion.
- The Macomb County Clerk's fax filing cover sheet, included when you submit the form by email to [email protected].
- Payment of the filing fee by check, money order or credit card when you file; checks are payable to the Macomb County Circuit Court.
How to fill out Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, Verification, and Ex Parte Order – Macomb County, MI
Enter both spouses' names
In the line "In the matter of the marriage license between ___ and ___," write both spouses' names exactly as they appear on the current license of marriage.
Add contact information
In the address box, enter the address, a phone number and an email for at least one spouse. The address must be one at which a spouse resides.
Enter the Local File Number
In item 1, write the "Local File Number" of the marriage license, found at the top right of the license.
List the inaccurate facts and corrections
In item 2, use the two columns: "Inaccurate Fact(s) Stated on Current License" and "Correction Needed." State each fact as it is printed now and what it should say.
Gather supporting documentation
Item 2 requires you to attach documentation that verifies the necessity of each correction. Assemble it to go with the form.
Review the sworn statements
Read items 3 and 4: the affidavit is made on your personal knowledge, and you move the court to enter an ex parte order correcting the license as stated.
Sign before a notary
The affiant signs and prints their name in the "Affiant's Signature" and "Affiant's Printed Name" boxes in front of a notary public. The notary completes the date, county, signature, printed name and commission expiration.
Leave the order section to the court
The Ex Parte Order section is for the judge, who checks whether the motion is granted or denied. Do not complete it.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that names, the Local File Number and each correction match the license and your documents. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and take it to the notary, then follow the channels under How to submit.
How to submit Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, Verification, and Ex Parte Order – Macomb County, MI
The completed, notarized form goes to the Macomb County Clerk's Office by email or in person.
- By email: send the form to [email protected] and include the Clerk's fax filing cover sheet.
- In person: Macomb County Clerk's Office, 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.
A filing fee applies. It can be paid by check, money order or credit card, and checks are made payable to the Macomb County Circuit Court. The instructions state the amount; for questions call the Circuit Court at (586) 469-5351.
After filing, a Circuit Court judge reviews the request and enters an order granting or denying it, and you are notified by email.
After the order:
- A certified copy of the court order can be bought from the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at (586) 469-5351 or through the Macomb County Circuit Court Document Order online request.
- A certified copy of the corrected license can be bought by bringing the granted order to the Macomb County Clerk's Office, 120 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The Vital Records Office answers questions at (586) 469-5205.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the affidavit without a notary present; the instructions say to sign and print your name in front of a notary public.
- Emailing the form to [email protected] without the Clerk's fax filing cover sheet.
- Entering names that differ from the current license; the form asks for both spouses' names as they appear on it.
- Leaving out the Local File Number from item 1; it is printed at the top right of the marriage license.
- Listing a correction in item 2 without attaching supporting documentation that verifies why it is needed.
- Making checks payable to the Clerk's Office instead of the Macomb County Circuit Court.
- Leaving out the address, phone number or email of at least one spouse.
- Going to 40 N. Main Street for the corrected license; it is bought at the Clerk's Office at 120 N. Main Street with the granted order.
Frequently asked questions
How do I correct a Macomb County marriage license?
Complete the Affidavit and Motion To Correct License of Marriage, sign it in front of a notary, and submit it with the filing fee to the Macomb County Clerk's Office by email or in person. A Circuit Court judge then grants or denies the correction by order.
Do I need a court order to fix an error on a marriage license?
Yes, for a license that has already been filed. The Macomb County Clerk's marriage license page says a court order is required to process the correction, citing MCL 551.111. This form is how you ask the court for that order.
Does the affidavit have to be notarized?
Yes. The instructions say to sign and print your name in front of a notary public, and the form includes the notary block with the date, county, signature, printed name and commission expiration.
Where do I file the motion to correct a marriage license?
With the Macomb County Clerk's Office: by email to [email protected] with the Clerk's fax filing cover sheet, or in person at 40 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The form names no other channel.
Is there a fee to file the motion?
Yes. A filing fee applies, payable by check, money order or credit card, with checks made payable to the Macomb County Circuit Court. The instructions state the amount; call (586) 469-5351 to confirm it.
How will I know if the judge granted the correction?
You are notified by email when an order has been entered. The judge either grants the motion, so the license is corrected as described, or denies it. The instructions give no processing time.
How do I get a copy of the corrected marriage license?
Bring the granted order to the Macomb County Clerk's Office, 120 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043, to buy a certified copy of the corrected license. The Vital Records Office at (586) 469-5205 answers questions.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the motion with the court or the Clerk; you submit it through the Clerk's channels.
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