Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $120, due at filing and non-refundable. Paid by cash or credit/debit card (a 3% card convenience fee applies); personal checks are not accepted. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days after the application is filed (Wisconsin statewide rule) — apply at least 4 days before your wedding date to account for it. |
| License validity | 60 days from issuance (Wisconsin statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Both applicants need their Social Security cards. If either was previously married, a certified divorce judgment, dissolution/annulment record, or death certificate ending the prior marriage is required. |
| Where & how to apply | Book an appointment through the County Clerk's online booking calendar (available up to 30 days ahead) — walk-ins are not accepted. Both applicants must appear together at the appointment. |
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Wisconsin rules that apply in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
These come from Wisconsin state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without consent. Ages 16–17 may marry with written parental or guardian consent given before the county clerk or notarized. Under 16 cannot marry.
- Waiting period: 3 days after application (shortened from 5 days in July 2022); a county clerk may waive it for good cause shown, except for applicants under 18.
- License validity: 60 days from issuance (extended from 30 days in July 2022), usable in any Wisconsin county.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is $120. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 90% of them. See fees state by state →
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