Milwaukee County marriage license: hours, fee and what to bring
To get a marriage license in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, you apply through Milwaukee County Clerk, County Courthouse - Room 105, at 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee WI 53233. The fee on the county page is $120. The office is by appointment only. Posted hours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4 pm. On who must come: both people appear in person.
Open the issuing office's page (county.milwaukee.gov)
Office hours and address
Milwaukee County Clerk, County Courthouse - Room 105
901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee WI 53233Phone: (414) 278-4067
Appointment required.
| Mon to Fri | 8 am to 4 pm |
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Not listed: Saturday and Sunday.
by appointment only
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Fee and payment
$120 is the posted fee for the marriage license itself.
| marriage licence | $120.00 |
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The office lists these ways to pay: cash, credit card (3% convenience fee), debit card (3% convenience fee).
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How Milwaukee compares
At $120, the fee is higher than the median of $61.77 across 60 covered counties (all covered counties). On appointments, the office is by appointment only. Milwaukee does not list Saturday hours. 1 of 32 comparable covered counties list a Saturday opening. Listed opening time adds up to about 40.0 hours across the week.
What to bring and who must come
Bring these, according to the office:
- photo ID such as a valid driver's license
- certified birth certificate
Source: county.milwaukee.gov, checked
Who must come. The office states that both people appear in person. The couple must apply together in person.
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Residency. Each applicant must show proof of residency, but Wisconsin residency is not required.
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Waiting period. The county page states a waiting period of 4 days before the license can be used.
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Validity. The county page says the license is valid for 60 days.
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State rules
We have not yet verified Wisconsin state law against the statute or the state vital-records page, so this page does not state the waiting period, validity or age rules. Ask the office, or check with the state vital-records office.
Nearby covered counties
These covered counties are the closest by straight-line distance from the county center. Whether you may apply there depends on state and county rules, so confirm before you drive.
- Waukesha County, WI: about 24 mi, fee $110, appointment required, no Saturday hours listed
- Cook County, IL: about 71 mi, fee $60, no Saturday hours listed
- Kane County, IL: about 73 mi, fee $32, no Saturday hours listed
- DuPage County, IL: about 74 mi, fee $35, no Saturday hours listed
Call ahead before you go
Posted hours and fees can change without notice, and a page can lag behind the counter. We last checked these facts on . The office phone number on its page is (414) 278-4067. Confirm with the office, and if something here is out of date, report a change.