How to Get Married in Wood County, Wisconsin

To get married in Wood 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 400 Market St Room 133. 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: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (applications 8:00am-4:00pm).

Visit the Wood County Clerk's office together

Both applicants must appear in person at 400 Market St Room 133, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.

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

Pay the $100 license fee

Accepted: Cash and Check

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
Trent Miner
Wood County, Wisconsin
Address
400 Market St Room 133
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
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Office Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (applications 8:00am-4:00pm)
Appointment
Not required. Walk-ins welcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a marriage license cost in Wood County?

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

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

Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Wood County County Clerk's office at 400 Market St Room 133, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Note: Must know officiant name/address/phone before applying; Must know wedding date before applying.

What are the Wood County Clerk's office hours?

The Wood County County Clerk's office is open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (applications 8:00am-4:00pm). No appointment is required — walk-ins are welcome during office hours.

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

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