Things You'll Need:
- Identification
- Cash
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Step 1
Select the date and location of your wedding. If one or both of you is a Wisconsin resident, then you will need to apply for your Wisconsin marriage license in the county where you reside although it will be vaild anywhere within the state. Find out where the County Clerk’s office is located by searching online or referring to a phone directory (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Choose an officiant to conduct your ceremony in advance of getting your marriage license. You will be required to give the name, address and phone number of the person who will be performing the wedding ceremony when you apply for the license.
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Step 3
Go together to the Clerk's Office to apply for your marriage license. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate and your social security card. You must also show proof of residence, and some counties may require a minimum of 30 days residency in the state. This rule does does not apply if you are not a Wisconsin resident. If you are divorced or your previous spouse is deceased, you will need to provide the appropriate documentation.
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Step 4
Be 18 years or older to get your license. If one or both of you is 16 or 17, you will need either your parents or guardian to be present and must have certified documents showing their approval.
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Step 5
Pay in cash for your marriage license at the County Clerk's Office. The cost will be $70 and $100 depending on the county. Your license will not be issued to you that day, but after you receive it, no additional waiting time is necessary before you can get married.
