To get married in Portage County, Wisconsin, you need a valid photo ID, $100 for the license fee, and both applicants must appear at the County Clerk's office at 1516 Church Street. 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.
Portage County requires an appointment. Call (715) 346-1351 or book online at co.portage.wi.gov/681.
Both applicants must appear in person at 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
Bring these documents:
Note: Ceremony date and location (wi county + municipality); officiant name/address/phone.
Accepted: Cash, Check, Credit Card, and Debit Card. Card surcharge: 2.35%.
The application day does not count toward the waiting period. For example, apply on Monday and your license is valid starting Friday. Portage 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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Schedule your marriage license appointment. Both applicants must appear in person.
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A marriage license in Portage County, Wisconsin costs $100. Card surcharge: 2.35%.
Yes, with a waiver. Wisconsin has a 3-day waiting period, but Portage County offers a $25 waiver at the clerk's discretion that can eliminate the wait. Apply for the waiver when you submit your application.
Check with the Portage County County Clerk's office for current requirements.
The Portage County County Clerk's office is open Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Appointments are required. Call (715) 346-1351 or book online at co.portage.wi.gov/681.
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can get married in Portage 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.