Find out how to get married in WI
If you're getting married in the state of Wisconsin you must first apply for a wedding license at any in-state county clerk office. These offices, some of which are referred to as the "marriage license bureau," are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the requirements you must adhere to in order to get a valid marriage license that can be used statewide. Let's begin…
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.
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.
There is a mandatory 6 day waiting period before your license is issued to you. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period timeline.
No, you can get married immediately after your marriage license is issued.
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued. Once it expires, it can no longer be used to get married.
Unfortunately, you'll just have to get a brand new one as your expired one will no longer be recognized as valid by the state nor by the person who will be responsible for officiating your marriage.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
If you were previously married, the date of your divorce or the date of your spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. If necessary, a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered from your local vital records office and mailed to you.
When you are married, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This document will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need to complete the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
There is an online marriage name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. It's applicable for Wisconsin or any other state in the union. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding is recommended in order to expedite the name change process.
A proxy marriage, also known as a "proxy wedding," is when one or both partners to be married are unable to physically attend the ceremony. The missing person, or persons, will have someone "stand in" for them and serve as their "proxy."
No, getting married by proxy is not allowed in Wisconsin. There are actually only five states left that do allow marriage by proxy.
The term "common law marriage" refers to an informal marriage, based upon cohabitation and a mutual understanding by both partners, rather than getting married through a civil or religious ceremony. The latter, more common approach, would require an actual Wisconsin marriage license.
No, common-law marriages are not allowed in Wisconsin. This is unsurprising as only one-fifth of the country currently recognizes common law marriage.
Yes, cousin marriages (first, second, etc) are allowed to take place. 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.
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed or legally recognized in Wisconsin, nor are they recognized on the federal level.
Wisconsin has 72 offices where a marriage license can be acquired. Simply choose a location below to visit. Phone numbers as well as map and accompanying driving direction links are provided for every address.
Adams County Clerk
P.O. Box 219
Friendship, WI 53934
608-339-4200
Ashland County Clerk
201 Main St W
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-7000
Barron County Clerk
330 E Lasalle
Barron, WI 54812
715-537-6205
Bayfield County Clerk
117 E 5th St
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-6100
Brown County Clerk
111 North Jefferson St
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-448-4016
Buffalo County Clerk
407 2nd St
Alma, WI 54610
608-685-4016
Burnett County Clerk
7410 County Road #103
Siren, WI 54872
715-349-2173
Calumet County Clerk
206 Court St
Chilton, WI 53014
920-849-1458
Chippewa County , Register Of Deeds
711 N Bridge St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715-726-7980
Clark County , Register Of Deeds
517 Court St
Neillsville, WI 54456
715-743-5148
Columbia County Clerk
400 De Witt St
Portage, WI 53901
608-742-9654
Crawford County Clerk
220 N Beaumont Rd
Prairie Duchien, WI 53821
608-326-0200
Dane County Clerk , 210 Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd
Madison, WI 53709
608-266-4121
Dodge County Clerk
127 E Oak St
Juneau, WI 53039
920-386-3602
Door County Clerk
P.O. Box 67
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-2200
Douglas County Clerk
1313 Belknap St, # 309
Superior, WI 54880
715-395-1330
Dunn County Clerk
800 Wilson Ave
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-232-1677
Eau Claire County Clerk
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54702
715-839-4801
Florence County Clerk
501 Lake Ave
Florence, WI 54121
715-589-4321
Fond Du Lac County Clerk
160 Macy St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
920-929-3000
Forest County Clerk
200 E Madison St
Crandon, WI 54520
715-478-2422
Grant County Clerk
P.O. Box 391
Lancaster, WI 53813
608-723-2675
Green County Clerk
1016 16th Ave
Monroe, WI 53566
608-328-9430
Green Lake , County Clerk
492 Hill St
Green Lake, WI 54941
920-294-4005
Iowa County Clerk
222 N Iowa St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-935-5445
Iron County Clerk
300 Taconite
Hurley, WI 54534
715-561-3375
Jackson County Clerk
307 Main
Blk River Falls, WI 54615
715-284-0201
Jefferson County Clerk
320 Main St
Jefferson, WI 53549
920-674-7140
Juneau County Clerk
220 E State St
Mauston, WI 53948
608-847-9300
Kenosha County Clerk
1010 56th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
262-653-2552
Kewaunee County Clerk
613 Dodge St
Kewaunee, WI 54216
920-388-4410
La Crosse County Clerk
400 N 4th St
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-9581
La Fayette County Clerk
P.O. Box 170
Darlington, WI 53530
608-776-4850
Langdale County Clerk
800 Clarmont
Atigo, WI 54409
715-627-6200
Linccoln County Clerk
1110 E Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
715-536-0312
Manitowoc County Clerk
P.O. Box 1121
Manitowoc, WI 54221
920-683-4000
Marathon County Clerk
500 Forest St
Wausau, WI 54401
715-847-5500
Marinette County Clerk
P.O. Box 320
Marinette, WI 54143
715-732-7406
Marquette County Clerk
P.O. Box 236
Montello, WI 53949
608-297-9114
Menominee County Clerk
P.O. Box 428
Keshena, WI 54135
715-799-3311
Milwaukee County Clerk
901 North Ninth St, Rm 103
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-278-4067
Monroe County Clerk
112 S. Court St
Sparta, WI 54656
608-269-8705
Oconto County Clerk
300 Washington St
Oconto, WI 54153
920-834-6857
Oneida County Clerk
P.O. Box 400
Rhine Lander, WI 54501
715-369-6144
Outagamie County Clerk
410 S. Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
920-832-5077
Ozaukee County Clerk
121 West Main St
Port Washington, WI 53074
414-284-8110
Pepin County Clerk
P.O. Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
715-672-8857
Pierce County Clerk
414 W Main
Ellsworth, WI 54011
715-273-3531
Polk County Clerk
P.O. Box 172
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
715-485-3161
Potage County Clerk
1516 Church St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-1351
Price County Clerk
126 Cherry St
Phillips, WI 54555
715-339-3325
Racine County Clerk
730 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53403
414-636-3121
Richland County Clerk
P.O. Box 337
Richland Center, WI 53581
608-647-2197
Rock County Clerk
51 South Main St
Janesville, WI 53545
608-757-5660
Rusk County Clerk
311 E Miner Ave
Lady Smith, WI 54848
715-532-2100
Sauk County Clerk
515 Oak St
Baraboo, WI 53913
608-355-3286
Sawyer County Clerk
10610 Main St
Hayward, WI 54843
715-634-4866
Shawano County Clerk
Courthouse, Room 107
Shawano, WI 54166
715-526-9150
Sheboygan County Clerk
615 North 6th St, Room 106
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920-459-3003
St Croix County Clerk
1101 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4614
Taylor County Clerk
224 S. 2nd St
Medford, WI 54451
715-748-1400
Trempealeau County Clerk
County Court House
Whitehall, WI 54773
715-538-2311
Vernon County Clerk
Court House Annex
Viroqua, WI 54665
608-637-3569
Vilas County Clerk
330 Court St
Eagle River, WI 54521
715-479-3600
Walworth County Clerk
100 W Walworth St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
414-741-4241
Washburn County Clerk
P.O. Box 338
Shell Lake, WI 54871
715-468-7808
Washington County Clerk
432 E.Washington St
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4302
Waukesha County Clerk
515 Westmoreland Blvd-Room 109
Waukesha, WI 53188
414-548-7194
Waupaca County Clerk
P.O. Box 307
Waupaca, WI 54981
715-258-6250
Waushara County Clerk
811 Harding St
Wautoma, WI 54982
715-258-6200
Winnebago County Clerk
415 Jackson St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920-236-4888
Wood County Clerk
400 Market St
Wisconsin Rapid, WI 54495
715-421-8460