To get married in Pepin 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 740 7th Ave. West, PO Box 39. 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.
Pepin County requires an appointment. Call (715) 672-8857 or email countyclerk@co.pepin.wi.us.
Both applicants must appear in person at 740 7th Ave. West, PO Box 39, Durand, WI 54736.
Bring these documents:
Note: Ceremony date and venue; officiant name/address/phone/email.
Accepted: Cash, Check, Credit Card, and Debit Card. 4% card surcharge.
The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Monday and your license is valid starting Friday. Pepin County offers a waiver for $25 at the clerk's discretion, which can reduce or eliminate the waiting period.
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 Pepin County, Wisconsin costs $75. 4% card surcharge.
Yes, with a waiver. Wisconsin has a 3-day waiting period, but Pepin County offers a $25 waiver at the clerk's discretion that can eliminate the wait. Apply for the waiver when you submit your application.
Yes. Both applicants must appear in person at the Pepin County County Clerk's office at 740 7th Ave. West, PO Box 39, Durand, WI 54736. Note: ceremony date and venue; officiant name/address/phone/email.
The Pepin County County Clerk's office is open Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (marriage license hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Fri 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM). Appointments are required. Call (715) 672-8857 or email countyclerk@co.pepin.wi.us.
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Pepin 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.