How to Get Married in Juneau County, Wisconsin

To get married in Juneau County, Wisconsin, you need a valid photo ID, $85 for the license fee, and both applicants must appear at the County Clerk's office at 220 E. State St., Room 112. The license is valid for 60 days after a 3-day waiting period, and the application day does not count toward the wait.

$85
License Fee
3
Day Waiting Period
Application day does not count
60
Days License Valid
2
Witnesses Required

How It Works

Pick your date, county, and officiant

The clerk records all three on your license, so you need them before you apply. You can apply in any Wisconsin county, even if your ceremony is in a different one. Browse officiants on BareVows.

Visit the clerk's office

No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome during office hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed weekends and some holidays).

Visit the Juneau County Clerk's office together

Both applicants must appear in person at 220 E. State St., Room 112, Mauston, WI 53948.

Bring these documents:

  • State certified birth certificate (highly recommended; passport, real id, permanent resident card, or naturalization paper accepted in lieu)
  • Driver's license or wisconsin id with current address (out-of-state: state-issued id or license)
  • Proof of current address if photo id address is not current
  • Social security number
  • Divorce judgment (judge-signed), death certificate, or state annulment for most recent marriage if previously married
  • All documents not in English must be translated by a certified or professional translator.

Pay the $85 license fee

Accepted: Cash and Credit

Wait 3 full days

The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Monday and your license is valid starting Friday. Juneau County offers a waiver for $25 at the clerk's discretion, which can reduce or eliminate the waiting period.

Have your ceremony

Your officiant performs the ceremony within 60 days of your license being issued. Two witnesses must be present to sign the marriage license.

Return the signed marriage license

Return the signed marriage license within 3 days after your ceremony. File it with the Register of Deeds (not the County Clerk) of any Wisconsin county. The document must be completed in unfading black ink.

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Next step: contact the clerk

Schedule your marriage license appointment. Both applicants must appear in person.

County Clerk
Terri Treptow
Juneau County, Wisconsin
Address
220 E. State St., Room 112
Mauston, WI 53948
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Office Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed weekends and some holidays)
Appointment
Not required. Walk-ins welcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a marriage license cost in Juneau County?

A marriage license in Juneau County, Wisconsin costs $85. Payment is accepted via Cash and Credit.

Can I get a marriage license the same day in Juneau County?

Yes, with a waiver. Wisconsin has a 3-day waiting period, but Juneau County offers a $25 waiver at the clerk's discretion that can eliminate the wait. Apply for the waiver when you submit your application.

Do both people need to be present to get a marriage license in Juneau County?

Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Juneau County County Clerk's office at 220 E. State St., Room 112, Mauston, WI 53948.

What are the Juneau County Clerk's office hours?

The Juneau County County Clerk's office is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed weekends and some holidays). No appointment is required — walk-ins are welcome during office hours.

Can a non-U.S. citizen get a marriage license in Juneau County?

Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin accepts alternative documents if your birth certificate is unobtainable, including passport, REAL ID, permanent resident card, or naturalization papers. All documents not in English must be translated by a certified or professional translator. You, your partner, and your relatives may not translate your own documents. No visa or residency status is required.