Where to Apply

Wood County Clerk's Office, Room 203, Wood County Courthouse (Map) .

Wisconsin Residents

Residents of Wisconsin must apply to the County Clerk of the county in which either is a resident. They may be married in any county of the state.

Non-Wisconsin Residents

Non-Wisconsin Residents, desiring to be married in Wisconsin, must apply for a license in the county in which they are to be married.

When to Apply

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:15pm

Applicants must apply for their license at least 5 days before the ceremony and not more than 30 days before the ceremony. Both parties must be present to apply.

Cost

License fee in Wood County is $75.00 (cash or check) payable upon license application.

Application Requirements

• Documentary proof of birth and residence
  • Certified copy of birth certificate. Proof of birth is mandatory for all applicants per 2007 Wisconsin Act 214 effective 4/22/08. A "Notification of Birth Registration" from the State is not sufficient.
  • 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.
• Blood tests are no longer required.
• 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