How to Get Married in Walworth County, Wisconsin

To get married in Walworth 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 100 W Walworth St Room 101. 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.

Schedule an appointment

Walworth County requires an appointment. Call 262-741-4241 to verify we are open and make an appointment.

Visit the Walworth County Clerk's office together

Both applicants must appear in person at 100 W Walworth St Room 101, Elkhorn, WI 53121.

Note: Must know officiant name/address/phone before applying; must know wedding date before applying.

Pay the $100 license fee

Accepted: Cash

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
Susi Pike
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Address
100 W Walworth St Room 101
Elkhorn, WI 53121
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Office Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Appointment
Required. Call 262-741-4241 to verify we are open and make an appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a marriage license cost in Walworth County?

A marriage license in Walworth County, Wisconsin costs $100. Payment is accepted via Cash.

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

Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Walworth County County Clerk's office at 100 W Walworth St Room 101, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Note: Must know officiant name/address/phone before applying; Must know wedding date before applying.

What are the Walworth County Clerk's office hours?

The Walworth County County Clerk's office is open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. Appointments are required. Call 262-741-4241 to verify we are open and make an appointment.

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

Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Walworth 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.