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Marriage Laws United States Wisconsin

Marriage license Laws in the state of Wisconsin, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Wisconsin marriage laws before filling out the Wisconsin marriage license form.

In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in Wisconsin that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license vary from state to state, so you should check with your County Clerk’s Office to ask about your local policies and procedures.

Wisconsin State Law requires a couple to apply no more than 30 days prior to the wedding date but no later than 6 days prior to the wedding. The 6 day waiting period can be waived upon consent of the County Clerk for an additional amount not to exceed $10.00. Wisconsin State Statutes require a certified birth certificate, and other official documents. In Wisconsin, the marriage license is valid for 30 days from the issuance of the marriage license. The marriage can only take place within this 30-day period.

When you apply for your license, you’ll not only need proof of identification and age, but you’ll need to apply for the certificate of marriage together.

You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman to perform the ceremony and sign the marriage license. Prior to your ceremony, you’ll give your officiant your marriage license. After the ceremony, your officiant will sign the license and send it to the Register of Deeds of the county in which the marriage took place.

ID Requirement: You must bring your Social Security Card, show proof of residence (WI Driver’s License or WI State ID), show a certified copy of your birth certificate. You must know your parents full names, including mother’s maiden name and the correct spelling of their names. Make sure you have the date and place of your marriage ceremony and the name, address and phone number of the officiant.

Residency Requirement: At least one of the marrying couple must reside in the county where the application is made for at least 30 days. If both reside out-of-state, the application is made in the county where the ceremony will take place.

If Previously Married: You must show proof of a divorce, death or annulment from your most recent marriage. A copy of the judgment of divorce (signed by a judge), legal annulment (signed by a judge) or death certificate is required. In Wisconsin, you need to wait six months after a divorce before remarrying no matter what state the divorce took place in.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Waiting Period: There is a 6-day waiting period from the date the application is signed until the license becomes effective. A waiver of the 6-day waiting period may be obtained at the discretion of the County Clerk. The cost of the waiver is not more than $10.00.

Fees: Contact the County Clerk in the county where the marriage license will be issued. (In Wisconsin, the Counties set their own fees for marriage licenses.)

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If either the bride or groom is 16 or 17 years old, parental permission is required. Parents or guardians are required to sign in the presence of a notary public before a marriage application is processed.

Proxy Marriages: Not performed in Wisconsin.

Cousin Marriages: Blood relatives who are first cousins must have proof of sterilization unless the female is 55 years of age or older.

Common Law Marriages: Not recognized in Wisconsin.

Same Sex Marriages: Not performed in Wisconsin.

Officiants: Ordained member of the clergy, a judge, a court commissioner, or certain religious appointees. You and your prospective spouse may officiate under established customs or rules of some religions.

Valid: License is valid for 30 days.
The license can only be used within the State of Wisconsin.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.  Please include the state and county information.

Wisconsin County Clerk's Office

Adams County Clerk Friendship, WI 608. 339. 4200	Ashland County Clerk Ashland, WI 715. 682. 7000	Barron County Clerk Barron, WI 715. 537. 6205
Bayfield County Clerk Washburn, WI 715. 373. 6100	Brown County Clerk Green Bay, WI 920.448.4000	Buffalo County Clerk Alma, WI 608. 685. 4016
Burnett County Clerk Siren, WI 715. 349. 2173	Calumet County Clerk Chilton, WI 920. 849. 1458	Chippewa County Clerk Chippewa Falls, WI 715. 726. 7980
Clark County Clerk Neillsville, WI 715. 743. 5148	Columbia County Clerk Portage, WI 608. 742. 9654	Crawford County Clerk Prairie Duchien, WI 608. 326. 0200
Dane County Clerk Madison, WI 608. 266. 4121	Dodge County Clerk Juneau, WI 920. 386. 3602	Door County Clerk Sturgeon Bay, WI 920. 746. 2200
Douglas County Clerk Superior, WI 715. 395. 1330	Dunn County Clerk Menomonie, WI 715. 232. 1677	Eau Claire County Clerk Eau Claire, WI 715. 839. 4801
Florence County Clerk Florence, WI 715. 589. 4321	Fond Du Lac County Clerk Fond Du Lac, WI 920. 929. 3000	Forest County Clerk Crandon, WI 715. 478. 2422
Grant County Clerk Lancaster, WI 608. 723. 2675	Green County Clerk Monroe, WI 608. 328. 9430	Green Lake Clerk Green Lake, WI 920. 294. 4005
Iowa County Clerk Dodgeville, WI 608. 935. 5445	Iron County Clerk Hurley, WI 715. 561. 3375	Jackson County Clerk Blk River Falls, WI 715. 284. 0201
Jefferson County Clerk Jefferson, WI 920. 674. 7140	Juneau County Clerk Mauston, WI 608. 847. 9300	Kenosha County Clerk Kenosha, WI 414. 653. 2552
Kewaunee County Clerk Kewaunee, WI 920. 388. 4410	La Crosse County Clerk La Crosse, WI 608. 785. 9581	La Fayette County Clerk Darlington, WI 608. 776. 4850
Langdale County Clerk Atigo, WI 715. 627. 6200	Linccoln County Clerk Merrill, WI 715. 536. 0312	Manitowoc County Clerk Manitowoc, WI 920. 683. 4000
Marathon County Clerk Wausau, WI 715. 847. 5500	Marinette County Clerk Marinette, WI 715. 732. 7406	Marquette County Clerk Montello, WI 608. 297. 9114
Menominee County Clerk Keshena, WI 715. 799. 3311	Milwaukee County Clerk Milwaukee, WI 414. 278. 4067	Monroe County Clerk Sparta, WI 608. 269. 8705
Oconto County Clerk Oconto, WI 920. 834. 6857	Oneida County Clerk Rhine Lander, WI 715. 369. 6144	Outagamie County Clerk Appleton, WI 920. 832. 5077
Ozaukee County Clerk Port Washington, WI 414. 284. 8110	Pepin County Clerk Durand, WI 715. 672. 8857	Pierce County Clerk Ellsworth, WI 715. 273. 3531
Polk County Clerk Balsam Lake, WI 715. 485. 3161	Potage County Clerk Stevens Point, WI 715. 346. 1351	Price County Clerk Phillips, WI 715. 339. 3325
Racine County Clerk Racine, WI 414. 636. 3121	Richland County Clerk Richland Center, WI 608. 647. 2197	Rock County Clerk Janesville, WI 608. 757. 5660
Rusk County Clerk Lady Smith, WI 715. 532. 2100	Sauk County Clerk Baraboo, WI 608. 355. 3286	Sawyer County Clerk Hayward, WI 715. 634. 4866
Shawano County Clerk Shawano, WI 715. 526. 9150	Sheboygan County Clerk Sheboygan, WI 920. 459. 3003	St. Croix County Clerk Hudson, WI 715. 386. 4614
Taylor County Clerk Medford, WI 715. 748. 1400	Trempealeau County Clerk Whitehall, WI 715. 538. 2311	Vernon County Clerk Viroqua, WI 608. 637.3569
Vilas County Clerk Eagle River, WI 715. 479. 3600	Walworth County Clerk Elkhorn, WI 414. 741. 4241	Washburn County Clerk Shell Lake, WI 715. 468. 7808
Washington County Clerk West Bend, WI 262. 335. 4302	Waukesha County Clerk Waukesha, WI 414. 548. 7194	Waupaca County Clerk Waupaca, WI 715. 258. 6250
Waushara County Clerk Wautoma, WI 715. 258. 6200	Winnebago County Clerk Oshkosh, WI 920. 236. 4888	Wood County Clerk Wisconsin Rapid, WI 715. 421. 8460