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Dodge County Marriage License Information WHERE TO APPLY:
WAITING PERIOD: Application must be made at least 6 days before a license is issued. Ceremony may take place on date license is issued or any time within 30 days thereafter. In some instances, a waiver may be granted for the waiting period, due to unusual circumstances. If granted, the cost of the waiver is $10.00. If you are getting married on a Saturday, you must apply prior to the Friday of the week before. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND/OR BLOOD TESTS: Not required. REQUIREMENTS: Certified birth certificates are required. A certified birth certificate must bear the official embossed seal, and a signature of the state registrar, register of deeds, or city health officer. The seal of a notary public does not suffice for a certified copy of a vital record. If you were born in Wisconsin, you may obtain a State Certified birth certificate from the Register of Deeds in the county in which you were born, or the State of Wisconsin – Vital Records. For individuals born in Dodge County, please contact the Register of Deeds at (920) 386-3720. The souvenir birth document given by a hospital is not a legal document and is unacceptable. Be prepared to provide accurate and complete names of parents. Persons under the age of 16 may not marry. Persons age 16 and age 17 are required to provide both parent’s or legal guardian’s notarized written consent to marry. The consent forms are available in the County Clerk’s office and must be signed by both parents or guardians in front of a notary public or the County Clerk. DIVORCED PERSONS: It is not lawful for any person, who is or has been a party to an action for divorce in any court in this state, or elsewhere, to marry again until 6 months after judgment of divorce is granted. A signed Judgment of Divorce from the last previous marriage must be presented to the County Clerk. DEATH CERTIFICATES: A certified copy of a death certificate must be presented to the County Clerk if your last previous marriage was terminated by death. PROOF OF RESIDENCE: A current driver’s license with a current address is the best proof. If this is not available, each applicant must provide proof of current address, such as checkbook, utility bills, income tax record, payroll record, military papers, student record, medical and/or dental bills. LOCATION AND DATE OF MARRIAGE: Applicants should be prepared to provide the date of the marriage, and the correct spelling of the officiant’s name, as well as his/her business address and phone number. If the officiate is from out of state, additional information is required. Please contact the County Clerk’s Office. The applicants should also know the county name and municipality (city, village or town) where the ceremony will take place. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS: Applicants must provide their social security numbers if one has been assigned to them. TRANSLATOR: If one of the parties to the marriage does not understand or speak English, they must bring a translator with them. Any documents not in English must be translated. LICENSE FEE: The license fee is $70.00. If a waiver to the waiting period is granted, there will be an additional $10.00 fee. These fees are payable, in CASH ONLY, on the day you come to apply for the license. (We do not accept checks or credit cards) No refunds given. HOURS: Marriage license applications are taken in the County Clerk’s office, located on the first floor of the Administration Building, Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:00pm. Both applicants must come to the office at the same time to apply. Appointments are not required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS
CONTACT: COURTHOUSE WEDDING: If you would like to get married at the Dodge County Justice Facility, please contact Court Commissioner, Steve Seim, at 920-386-3543 or Clerk of Courts at 920-386-3570.
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