To get married in Grant County, Wisconsin, you need a valid photo ID, $75 for the license fee, and both applicants must appear at the County Clerk's office at 111 S. Jefferson Street, Room 111. The license is valid for 60 days after a 3-day waiting period, and the application day does not count toward the wait.
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.
Grant County requires an appointment. Call (608) 723-2675 to schedule.
Both applicants must appear in person at 111 S. Jefferson Street, Room 111, Lancaster, WI 53813.
Bring these documents:
Accepted: Cash, Check, and Credit Card
The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Monday and your license is valid starting Friday. Grant County offers a waiver for $25 at the clerk's discretion, which can reduce or eliminate the waiting period.
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 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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A marriage license in Grant County, Wisconsin costs $75. Payment is accepted via Cash, Check, and Credit Card.
Yes, with a waiver. Wisconsin has a 3-day waiting period, but Grant County offers a $25 waiver at the clerk's discretion that can eliminate the wait. Apply for the waiver when you submit your application.
Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Grant County County Clerk's office at 111 S. Jefferson Street, Room 111, Lancaster, WI 53813.
The Grant County County Clerk's office is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (marriage license hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM). Appointments are required. call.
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Grant 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.