To get married in Oconto County, Wisconsin, you need a valid photo ID, $75 for the license fee, and both applicants must appear at the County Clerk's office at 301 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Building A. The license is valid for 60 days after a 3-day waiting period, and the application day does not count toward the wait.
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.
Oconto County requires an appointment. Call (920) 834-6806 or (920) 834-6804.
Both applicants must appear in person at 301 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Building A, Oconto, WI 54153.
Bring these documents:
Note: Must have officiant, wedding date, and location finalized before applying.
Accepted: Cash, Check, Credit Card, and Debit Card. No out-of-state checks. Card users charged a convenience fee.
The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Monday and your license is valid starting Friday.
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 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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A marriage license in Oconto County, Wisconsin costs $75. No out-of-state checks. Card users charged a convenience fee.
Generally, no. Wisconsin requires a 3-day waiting period before a marriage license becomes valid. The application day does not count toward the wait.
Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Oconto County County Clerk's office at 301 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Building A, Oconto, WI 54153. Note: must have officiant, wedding date, and location finalized before applying.
The Oconto County County Clerk's office is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Appointments are required. Call (920) 834-6806 or (920) 834-6804.
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Oconto 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.