Northeast and Central Wisconsin Marriage Laws
Northeast and Central Wisconsin Marriage Laws

Marriage Laws

for Northeast and Central Wisconsin

Office of the County Clerk

Most Counties are now by appointment only.

  • Residents and non-residents of Wisconsin may apply for a marriage license in any Wisconsin county. That license may be utilized within any county throughout the State of Wisconsin.
  • 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).
  • 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.

Contact Information and Fees

County Address Phone Website Cost*
Brown 305 E Walnut 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 $100
Fond du Lac 160 S. Macy
Fond du Lac WI 54935		 (920) 929-3000 fdlco.wi.gov $100 cash
$103 credit
Green Lake County Clerk
571 Cty Rd A
Green Lake, WI 54941		 (920) 294-4005 greenlakecountywi.gov $75
Kewaunee 810 Lincoln St.
Kewaunee, WI 54216		 (920) 388-7133 kewauneeco.org $80
Manitowoc 1010 S. 8th St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220		 (920) 683-4003 manitowoccountywi.gov $80
Marathon 500 Forest St.
Wausau, WI 54403		 (715) 261-1500 co.marathon.wi.us $100
Oneida 1 S. Oneida Ave.
Rhinelander, WI  54501		 (715) 369-6125 co.oneida.wi.us $75
Outagamie 320 S. Walnut St.
Appleton, WI 54911		 (920) 832-5077 outagamie.org $115 cash
$117.53 credit
Portage County 1516 Church St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481		 (715) 346-1351 co.portage.wi.us $100
Sheboygan 508 New York Ave., Rm 129
Sheboygan, WI 53081		 (920) 459-3003 sheboygancounty.com $90
Waupaca 811 Harding St.
Waupaca, WI 54981		 (715) 258-6200 waupacacounty-wi.gov $100
Waushara 380 S Townline
Wautoma, WI 54982		 (920) 787-0442 co.waushara.wi.us $90
Winnebago 112 Otter Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901		 (920) 232-3430 co.winnebago.wi.us $100

*Credit Card and Debit, additional charges may apply.

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.