Wisconsin Marriage Laws

Wisconsin State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Applying for a Marriage License in Wisconsin

Identification Requirement: You must have your driving license with your current address, social security number and your birth certificate.

You must know your parents full names, mother's maiden names. Be sure about your marriage ceremony place and date along with officiant's name, address and his phone number.

Please contact your Country Clerk's office before to leaving to get your marriage license. There may be different rules or requirements.

Residency Requirement: First requirement for this is to have resided for at least 30 days in the Wisconsin country.

If Previously Married: In Wisconsin country, you must have proof of pervious marriage divorce, death from your most recent marriage.
At least six months waiting is required for getting remarried before divorce.

Wait Period in Wisconsin: Five days waiting period is needed in Wisconsin, exclusive of the day you apply. Get more information from the Country Clerk's office.

Covenant Marriages: No.

Marriage Fees Required in Wisconsin: Fees for a marriage in Wisconsin vary from place to place, but the average cost for this is $80.00. You should pay it in cash only.

Any Other Test Required: Not necessary

Proxy Marriages: Not allowed in Wisconsin.

Cousin Marriages: No.

Common Law Marriage Options: Not recognized.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option: Not allowed.

Under 18 Marriages: For marriage under 18, you must have written permission from your parents or guardians. A consent form is available, which is necessary to be signed by the parents or guardians. Less than 16 age person are not allowed to get marry.

Marriage Officiants in Wisconsin: Authorized person like ordained member of the clergy, a judge from supreme court, certain religious appointees are allowed to perform marriage.

Validity for getting marriage license is thirty days in Wisconsin.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Wisconsin county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.