To get married in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, you need a valid photo ID, $120 for the license fee, and both applicants must appear at the County Clerk's office at 901 North 9th Street. 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 Milwaukee County officiants on BareVows.
Milwaukee County requires an appointment. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Book online at county.milwaukee.gov/EN/County-Clerk or call (414) 278-4067.
Both applicants must appear in person at 901 North 9th Street, Room 105, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
Bring these documents:
Accepted: cash, credit card, debit card. Not accepted: personal checks, American Express, Chase credit cards. A 3% convenience fee applies to card payments.
The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Tuesday and your license is valid starting Saturday. Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin costs $120. Payment is accepted via cash, credit card, or debit card. Personal checks, American Express, and Chase credit cards are not accepted. A 3% convenience fee applies to card payments.
Yes, with a waiver. Wisconsin has a 3-day waiting period, but Milwaukee County offers a $25 waiver at the clerk's discretion that can eliminate the wait. Apply for the waiver when you submit your application at the clerk's office.
Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Milwaukee County Clerk's office at 901 North 9th Street, Room 105, Milwaukee, WI 53233. You must also have a wedding date set before applying. Use BareVows to find a local officiant and set your ceremony date before visiting the clerk.
The Milwaukee County Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Appointments are required. Book online at county.milwaukee.gov/EN/County-Clerk or call (414) 278-4067.
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. If your birth certificate is unobtainable, the following are accepted as substitutes: 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. BareVows can help you find an officiant familiar with international ceremonies.