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The license is valid for 60 days upon the issuance date. The marriage license fee is $110 payable at the time of filing an application and is non-refundable. We accept cash and credit/debit cards. There is a convenience fee of 3% for all credit/debit card transactions.

Residency Requirements Either spouse must reside in Wisconsin in the county applied for a license for at least 30 days before the application or, for non-residents, the ceremony must take place in the county where the marriage license is requested.

1) Obtain a Copy of your Certified Marriage Certificate ? Pick up your certified marriage certificate at any Register of Deeds office in the State of Wisconsin. 2) Update your Social Security Card ? Take your marriage certificate to the Social Security office and change your name there.

Waiting Period You'll be safest if you apply no less than seven days before and no more than 35 days before the ceremony. In some counties, the waiting period may be waived under special circumstances or at the discretion of the County Clerk.

You must both physically appear before the officiant and the witnesses to take your vows (proxy marriage ceremonies and marriage via phone or internet connection are not legal in Wisconsin). You must have at least two (2) competent adult witnesses (18 years of age or older) physically at the ceremony.

How can I get married without a ceremony? You do not need a ceremony to get married. In Wisconsin you don't even need an officiant to get married. You can get married just with witnesses and the proper paperwork.