Appointments to Apply for Marriage License
The County Clerk's Office issues marriage licenses at the Courthouse, Room 105, by appointment only. To schedule your appointment, use our Booking Calendar by clicking on the "Schedule Appointment" button below. Appointments can be made up to 30 days prior to your wedding date. If there are no appointments available a minimum of four days before the wedding date, please call our office directly for assistance. If you have any questions, contact our office at (414) 278-4067.
Courthouse weddings are not available at this time.
Schedule Appointment
To expedite your application appointment, complete this worksheet and either bring it to your appointment or email it.
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You can obtain a marriage license from the clerk of any county in the State of Wisconsin. If applying for the license in Milwaukee County, marriage license applications may be completed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only in the Office of the Milwaukee County Clerk, County Courthouse - Room 105, 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee.
When to Apply
A wedding date must be set prior to application. The marriage license application must be completed a minimum of four days prior to the wedding date and our on-line calendar allows you to book up to 30 days prior to the wedding date. The license is valid for 60 days upon the issuance date.
How Much Does It Cost
The marriage license fee is $110 payable at the time of filing an application and is non-refundable. We accept cash and credit/debit cards. There is a convenience fee of 3% for all credit/debit card transactions. Personal checks are not accepted.
If you are scheduled for a civil ceremony at the courthouse, the $100 ceremony fee is payable at the time of filing an application and is non-refundable.
Who May Marry
The minimum age to marry is 18. Applicants who are 16 or 17 must have both parents' consent or the consent of their legal guardian. A consent form must be completed, signed and notarized. This form is available in the Office of the County Clerk.
No marriage shall be contracted between persons who are nearer of kin than second cousins, except that marriage may be contracted between first cousins where the female has attained the age of 55 years or either party has documented proof of sterilization.
When Can I Pick It Up
If applying in Milwaukee County, your marriage license will be given to you on the day you apply and is valid to use three days after the license is issued.
Civil Ceremonies at the Courthouse - Cancelled Until Further Notice
Civil ceremonies are performed at the Milwaukee County courthouse, Monday through Friday, by appointment only. The fee for civil ceremonies is $100 payable at the time of application for the marriage license and is non-refundable. To schedule or cancel an appointment, call (414) 278-4067. We encourage you to schedule the date and time as soon as possible as dates and times fill quickly, particularly if you want a Friday ceremony.
For a list of officiants who perform wedding ceremonies at locations other than the courthouse, you can:
How to Obtain Your Proof of Marriage
You can obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate after you are married from any county Register of Deeds Office in the State of Wisconsin. If you want to obtain a copy from Milwaukee County, please visit their website at Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Office for further instructions.