To get married in Monroe 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 202 South K Street, Room 1. 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.
Monroe County requires an appointment. Call (608) 269-8705.
Both applicants must appear in person at 202 South K Street, Room 1, Sparta, WI 54656.
Bring these documents:
Note: Must have wedding date decided before scheduling.
Accepted: Cash and Check. No debit or credit cards accepted
The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Monday and your license is valid starting Friday. Monroe 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 Monroe County, Wisconsin costs $100. No debit or credit cards accepted
Yes, with a waiver. Wisconsin has a 3-day waiting period, but Monroe 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 Monroe County County Clerk's office at 202 South K Street, Room 1, Sparta, WI 54656. Note: must have wedding date decided before scheduling.
The Monroe County County Clerk's office is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (marriage license hours: Mon–Fri 8:15 AM – 11:15 AM (appointment only)). Appointments are required. Call (608) 269-8705.
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Monroe 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.