| * Proof of Residency
- At least one party must be a resident of Waukesha County for
at least 30 days. The easiest way to prove residency is with a
valid Wisconsin Driver's license with current address. * Social Security Numbers
- Both parties are required to show proof of their social
security numbers in order to obtain a marriage license.
* Birth Certificates - All
applicants must bring in a certified copy of their birth
certificate from the Register of Deed's office in the county
where they were born (which will have a raised or colored seal
on it.) Photocopies or hospital certificates will not be
accepted.
* Divorce Papers/or Death Certificates -
If one of the applicants has been married
before, they must bring a file stamped copy of the Divorce
Judgment, Annulment papers or death certificate from their
last marriage. If the marriage ended in divorce, the
divorce must be final for at least 6 months. *
Date of Ceremony - Wedding date must be set before
applying for your licenses. *
Officiant - You will need to know the name, address and
telephone number of the person performing your wedding
ceremony.
*
A penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $1000 or
imprisonment of not more than 1 year or both to any person who
knowingly gives false information when applying for a
marriage license.
How long will it take: If
you have all your paperwork required, the normal time will
take about 15- 20 minutes. Remember, the time may change with
the number of other couples applying. When
should I apply: Application should be at least 6
days before the wedding (due to the 5-day waiting
period), but not more than 36 days.
Cost: $105.00
Cash (No Checks)
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