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Wisconsin


Wisconsin


ID Requirement: You must bring your Social Security Number, show proof of residence, have a certified copy of your birth certificate if you are under the age of 30. You should also know your parents
full names and your mothers' maiden names. Make sure you have the date and place of your marriage ceremony and the name, address and phone number of the officiant as well.

Residency Requirement: One of you needs to have resided in the county where you are applying for at least 30 days. If you are from out-of-state, you must apply in the county where the ceremony will take place.

If Previously Married: You must show proof of divorce, death or annulment from your most recent marriage. You need to wait 6 months after a divorce before getting remarried. Copy of judgment of divorce, legal annulment or death certificate from most recent marriage.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Waiting Period: 6 days. If one or both of the parties is coming from out-of-state for the wedding, you can ask for a waiver of the waiting period when you apply for your license. The cost of the waiver is $10, making the total needed at time of application $70 in cash.

Fees: $60. Cash only.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If either the bride or groom is under 18, you must have written, notarized consent from his or her parents or guardian. There is a Consent form available to be signed by parents or guardian before a County Clerk.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Cousin Marriages: No.

Common Law Marriages: No.

Same-Sex Marriages: No.

Officiants: Ordained member of the clergy, a judge, a court commissioner, or certain religious appointees. You and your prospective spouse may officiate under established customs or rules of some religions.

Valid: License is valid for 30 days.


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