Marriage Laws

Office of the County Clerk

  • Apply in County in which either is a resident. License may be used anywhere in the state.
  • Both must apply in person. Certified birth certificate is required.
  • Proof of residence is required. (driver’s license, utility bill etc.)
  • Apply no later than 5 full working days prior to wedding date-two weeks prior is recommended.
  • Legal age is 18. If younger, both parents or legal guardian must come in to complete consent form (If not possible call for additional information).
  • Non-residents (in and out-of-state) must apply in the county they will be married. This license will only be valid in that county.
  • Each party must provide the Clerk’s office with their social security cards.
  • If divorced, copy of judgment of divorce, court annulment or death certificate is required. 6 month waiting period.
  • License is good for 30 days from the date issued.
  • Most counties require name, address and phone number of the person performing the ceremony. Location and date may also be required.

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 before making any wedding or travel plans.

County Fees

(Credit Card and Debit, additional charges may apply)

COUNTY ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE COST
Brown 111 N. Jefferson St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-4016 browncountywi.gov $125
Calumet Courthouse, 206 Court St.
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-1458 calumetcounty.org $100
Door Courthouse, 421 Nebraska
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2200 co.door.wi.gov $75
Fond du Lac 160 S. Macy
Fond du Lac WI 54935
(920) 929-3000 fdlco.wi.gov $100 Cash
$103 Credit
Green Lake Courthouse, 492 Hill St.
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-4005 greenlakecountywi.gov $75
Kewaunee 613 Dodge St.
Kewaunee, WI 54216
(920)388-4410 kewauneeco.org $80
Manitowoc 1010 S. 8th St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-4000 manitowoccountywi.gov $80
Marathon 500 Forest Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-1000 co.marathon.wi.us $100
Oneida 1 S. Oneida Ave.
Rhinelander, WI  54501
(715) 369-6150 co.oneida.wi.us $75
Outagamie 410 S. Walnut St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-5077 co.outagamie.wi.us $115 Cash
$117.53 Credit
Portage County 1516 Church St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1351 co.portage.wi.us $100
Sheboygan 615 N. 6th St., Rm 106
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3003 sheboygancounty.com $85
Waupaca 811 Harding St.
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-6200 waupacacounty-wi.gov $100
Waushara 209 S. St. Marie St.
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-0442 co.waushara.wi.us $90
Winnebago 415 Jackson St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 236-4888 co.winnebago.wi.us $100