Wisconsin Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any WI county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $70.00 dollars. $70 is the average across the state, but the fee can very from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Wisconsin?
One partner must have resided in the county where you are applying for at least the last 30 days. If neither partner are residents you must apply for your license in the county where the marriage will take place.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 6 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed. Persons closer in relationship than second cousins may not marry. First cousins may marry if the female has attained the age of 55 years or where either party at the time of application for marriage license, submits an affidavit signed by a physician stating that either party is permanently sterile.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams County ClerkP.O. Box 219
Friendship, WI 53934
608-339-4200
Map Ashland County Clerk
201 Main St W
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7000
Map Barron County Clerk
330 E Lasalle
Barron, WI 54812
715-537-6205
Map Bayfield County Clerk
117 E 5th St
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6100
Map Brown County Clerk
111 North Jefferson St
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-448-4016
Map Buffalo County Clerk
407 2nd St
Alma, WI 54610
608-685-4016
Map Burnett County Clerk
7410 County Road #103
Siren, WI 54872
715-349-2173
Map Calumet County Clerk
206 Court St
Chilton, WI 53014
920-849-1458
Map Chippewa County
Register Of Deeds
711 N Bridge St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715-726-7980
Map Clark County
Register Of Deeds
517 Court St
Neillsville, WI 54456
715-743-5148
Map Columbia County Clerk
400 De Witt St
Portage, WI 53901
608-742-9654
Map Crawford County Clerk
220 N Beaumont Rd
Prairie Duchien, WI 53821
608-326-0200
Map Dane County Clerk
210 Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd
Madison, WI 53709
608-266-4121
Map Dodge County Clerk
127 E Oak St
Juneau, WI 53039
920-386-3602
Map Door County Clerk
P.O. Box 67
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-2200
Map Douglas County Clerk
1313 Belknap St, # 309
Superior, WI 54880
715-395-1330
Map Dunn County Clerk
800 Wilson Ave
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-232-1677
Map Eau Claire County Clerk
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54702
715-839-4801
Map Florence County Clerk
501 Lake Ave
Florence, WI 54121
715-589-4321
Map Fond Du Lac County Clerk
160 Macy St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
920-929-3000
Map Forest County Clerk
200 E Madison St
Crandon, WI 54520
715-478-2422
Map Grant County Clerk
P.O. Box 391
Lancaster, WI 53813
608-723-2675
Map Green County Clerk
1016 16th Ave
Monroe, WI 53566
608-328-9430
Map Green Lake
County Clerk
492 Hill St
Green Lake, WI 54941
920-294-4005
Map Iowa County Clerk
222 N Iowa St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-935-5445
Map Iron County Clerk
300 Taconite
Hurley, WI 54534
715-561-3375
Map Jackson County Clerk
307 Main
Blk River Falls, WI 54615
715-284-0201
Map Jefferson County Clerk
320 Main St
Jefferson, WI 53549
920-674-7140
Map Juneau County Clerk
220 E State St
Mauston, WI 53948
608-847-9300
Map Kenosha County Clerk
912 56th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
414-653-2552
Map Kewaunee County Clerk
613 Dodge St
Kewaunee, WI 54216
920-388-4410
Map La Crosse County Clerk
400 N 4th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-9581
Map La Fayette County Clerk
P.O. Box 170
Darlington, WI 53530
608-776-4850
Map Langdale County Clerk
800 Clarmont
Atigo, WI 54409
715-627-6200
Map Linccoln County Clerk
1110 E Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
715-536-0312
Map Manitowoc County Clerk
P.O. Box 1121
Manitowoc, WI 54221
920-683-4000
Map Marathon County Clerk
500 Forest St
Wausau, WI 54401
715-847-5500
Map Marinette County Clerk
P.O. Box 320
Marinette, WI 54143
715-732-7406
Map Marquette County Clerk
P.O. Box 236
Montello, WI 53949
608-297-9114
Map Menominee County Clerk
P.O. Box 428
Keshena, WI 54135
715-799-3311
Map Milwaukee County Clerk
901 North Ninth St, Rm 103
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-278-4067
Map Monroe County Clerk
112 S. Court St
Sparta, WI 54656
608-269-8705
Map Oconto County Clerk
300 Washington St
Oconto, WI 54153
920-834-6857
Map Oneida County Clerk
P.O. Box 400
Rhine Lander, WI 54501
715-369-6144
Map Outagamie County Clerk
410 S. Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
920-832-5077
Map Ozaukee County Clerk
121 West Main St
Port Washington, WI 53074
414-284-8110
Map Pepin County Clerk
P.O. Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
715-672-8857
Map Pierce County Clerk
414 W Main
Ellsworth, WI 54011
715-273-3531
Map Polk County Clerk
P.O. Box 172
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
715-485-3161
Map Potage County Clerk
1516 Church St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-1351
Map Price County Clerk
126 Cherry St
Phillips, WI 54555
715-339-3325
Map Racine County Clerk
730 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53403
414-636-3121
Map Richland County Clerk
P.O. Box 337
Richland Center, WI 53581
608-647-2197
Map Rock County Clerk
51 South Main St
Janesville, WI 53545
608-757-5660
Map Rusk County Clerk
311 E Miner Ave
Lady Smith, WI 54848
715-532-2100
Map Sauk County Clerk
515 Oak St
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-355-3286
Map Sawyer County Clerk
10610 Main St
Hayward, WI 54843
715-634-4866
Map Shawano County Clerk
Courthouse, Room 107
Shawano, WI 54166
715-526-9150
Map Sheboygan County Clerk
615 North 6th St, Room 106
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920-459-3003
Map St Croix County Clerk
1101 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4614
Map Taylor County Clerk
224 S. 2nd St
Medford, WI 54451
715-748-1400
Map Trempealeau County Clerk
County Court House
Whitehall, WI 54773
715-538-2311
Map Vernon County Clerk
Court House Annex
Viroqua, WI 54665
608-637-3569
Map Vilas County Clerk
330 Court St
Eagle River, WI 54521
715-479-3600
Map Walworth County Clerk
100 W Walworth St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
414-741-4241
Map Washburn County Clerk
P.O. Box 338
Shell Lake, WI 54871
715-468-7808
Map Washington County Clerk
432 E.Washington St
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4302
Map Waukesha County Clerk
515 Westmoreland Blvd-Room 109
Waukesha, WI 53188
414-548-7194
Map Waupaca County Clerk
P.O. Box 307
Waupaca, WI 54981
715-258-6250
Map Waushara County Clerk
811 Harding St
Wautoma, WI 54982
715-258-6200
Map Winnebago County Clerk
415 Jackson St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920-236-4888
Map Wood County Clerk
400 Market St
Wisconsin Rapid, WI 54495
715-421-8460
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