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Marriage License Laws 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 your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, but you'll need to apply for the certificate together, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: You must bring your Social Security Number, show proof of residence, have a certified copy of your birth certificate if you are under the age of 30. Know your parents
full names, mothers' maiden 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: One of you needs to have resided in the county where you are applying for at least 30 days. If you are from out-of-state, you must apply in the county where the ceremony will take place.
If Previously Married: You must show proof of divorce, death or annulment from your most recent marriage. You need to wait six months after a divorce before getting remarried. Copy of judgment of divorce, legal annulment or death certificate from most recent marriage.
Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.
Waiting Period: 6 days. If one or both of the parties is coming from out of state for the wedding, you can ask for a waiver of the waiting period when you apply for your license. The cost of the waiver is $10, making the total needed at time of application $70 in cash.
Fees: $60.00. Be prepared to pay in cash.
Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.
Under 18: If either the bride or groom is under 18, you must have written, notarized consent from his or her parents or guardian. There is a Consent form available to be signed by parents or guardian before a County Clerk.
Proxy Marriages: No.
Cousin Marriages: No.
Common Law Marriages: No.
Same Sex Marriages: No.
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.
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
414. 448. 4016
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
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