How to Get Married in Dodge County, Wisconsin

To get married in Dodge County, Wisconsin, you need a valid photo ID, $100 for the license fee, and both applicants must appear at the County Clerk's office at 127 E. Oak Street. The license is valid for 60 days after a 3-day waiting period, and the application day does not count toward the wait.

$100
License Fee
3
Day Waiting Period
Application day does not count
60
Days License Valid
2
Witnesses Required

How It Works

Pick your date, county, and officiant

The clerk records all three on your license, so you need them before you apply. You can apply in any Wisconsin county, even if your ceremony is in a different one. Browse officiants on BareVows.

Visit the clerk's office

No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome during office hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Visit the Dodge County Clerk's office together

Both applicants must appear in person at 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039.

Bring these documents:

  • Birth certificate
  • Parents' names
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of residence
  • Social security number
  • Divorce judgment (signed) if previously divorced
  • Certified death certificate if widowed
  • All documents not in English must be translated by a certified or professional translator.

Pay the $100 license fee

Accepted: Cash. Cash only. No checks or credit cards. No refunds.

Wait 3 full days

The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Monday and your license is valid starting Friday.

Have your ceremony

Your officiant performs the ceremony within 60 days of your license being issued. Two witnesses must be present to sign the marriage license.

Return the signed marriage license

Return the signed marriage license within 3 days after your ceremony. File it with the Register of Deeds (not the County Clerk) of any Wisconsin county. The document must be completed in unfading black ink.

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Next step: contact the clerk

Schedule your marriage license appointment. Both applicants must appear in person.

County Clerk
Danielle Van Egtern
Dodge County, Wisconsin
Address
127 E. Oak Street
Juneau, WI 53039
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Office Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (marriage license hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Appointment
Not required. Walk-ins welcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a marriage license cost in Dodge County?

A marriage license in Dodge County, Wisconsin costs $100. Cash only. No checks or credit cards. No refunds.

Can I get a marriage license the same day in Dodge County?

Generally, no. Wisconsin requires a 3-day waiting period before a marriage license becomes valid. The application day does not count toward the wait.

Do both people need to be present to get a marriage license in Dodge County?

Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Dodge County County Clerk's office at 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039.

What are the Dodge County Clerk's office hours?

The Dodge County County Clerk's office is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (marriage license hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM). No appointment is required — walk-ins are welcome during office hours.

Can a non-U.S. citizen get a marriage license in Dodge County?

Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Dodge County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin accepts alternative documents if your birth certificate is unobtainable, including passport, REAL ID, permanent resident card, or naturalization papers. All documents not in English must be translated by a certified or professional translator. You, your partner, and your relatives may not translate your own documents. No visa or residency status is required.