Where to Apply

Wood County Clerk's Office, Room 101, Wood County Courthouse (Map) .

Any resident or non-resident of Wisconsin may apply for a marriage license in any County Clerk’s office in the state of Wisconsin.

When to Apply

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Applicants must apply for their license at least 3 days before and not more than 60 days before the ceremony. Both parties must be present to apply.

Cost

License fee in Wood County is $100.00 (cash or check) payable upon license application.

Application Requirements

• Documentary proof of birth and residence
  • Certified copy of birth certificate. The County Clerk must consider the following documents in lieu of a birth record: a passport, or a state issued drivers license or ID that complies with the federal REAL ID ACT of 2005, a permanent resident card, or naturalization papers. However, a certified copy of the birth certificate is HIGHLY recommended.
  • Driver's License or Wisconsin ID with your current address. (If your address is not current on your driver's license, please bring other proof of residence).
  • Social Security Number
• Judgment of Divorce if either party has been divorced. A 6-month waiting period is required in the State of Wisconsin regardless of where you were divorced.
• Death Certificate if prior spouse is deceased.
• Please bring contact information for the officiant (Name/address/phone number/email).
• Applicants between the ages of 16 & 18 years of age must have parental or legal guardian's consent to marry. The consent forms are available in the Wood County Clerk's office for a fee of $.50 and must be signed in the presence of the Wood County Clerk's staff by both parents or legal guardian.

Foreign Languages

Documents in another language must have a certified translation. Persons who do not speak and/or understand English must bring an independent interpreter not related to either party when applying.

Court Commissioners and Judges

who will perform marriage ceremonies in Wood County