MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION IN WISCONSIN

A marriage license application in Wisconsin is a process that couples must complete to legally marry in the state. Here are the key steps and requirements:

• Application Submission: You must apply for a marriage license at the County Clerk’s office in the county where at least one of you resides.  The application must be submitted at least 7 days before the wedding date but no more than 30 days before.  

• Required Documents: Both parties need to provide valid photo identification, proof of residency, and a certified copy of a birth certificate.  If previously married proof of divorce, death, or annulment is also required.

• Waiting Period: There is a mandatory 3-day waiting period from the date of application.  However, this can be waived for an additional fee.  

• Fees:  The cost of a marriage license varies by county but generally includes a base fee and additional charges for any waivers or extra copies.  

• Ceremony Arrangements: You need to have the date, location, and officiant details ready when applying.  

Click the link below for additional information by county

 Wisconsin Marriage License - How to Get Married in WI