Basics
Essential Terms
Considerations
Name changing
100

Who has to be there when applying for a license? 

To obtain a marriage license in Wisconsin, you and your partner must apply together in person  

100

Minimum Age for Marriage License 

Must be at least 16 years of age in WI

100

Is it true or false You also have to provide the name, address, and phone number of the person who will officiate the wedding ceremony?

True 

100

To change your name on your driver's license/ID, you will have to go to your local  

DMV

200

What must you bring to apply?

Valid photo IDs, certified birth certificates, proof of residency, and pay the fee

200

What do you have to do with the wedding Date and location while applying for license 

Provide the date and location of the wedding ceremony

200

What form of payment can you use to pay for a Marriage license?

Cash, Local checks, or Debit/Credit cards 

200

What document is essential for providing your name change due to marriage 

Marriage License 

300

After applying for a Marriage License you have how many days to use it?

60 Days 

300

Parental Consent for Marriage License 

If you are under the age of 18, you need a written consent from both parents or a legal guardian

300

How much does it cost to get a Marriage License 

$95.00

300

You can apply for a name change online with the Social Security Administration

30 days after the marriage date.

400
If someone wanted to get married in WI, where would they go to apply for a Marriage License?

ANY County Clerk Office 

400

Incest



You cannot marry someone closer than your second cousin

400

If either applicant has been previously married, they must provide proof of how the previous marriage ended, such as a...

Divorce decree, annulment certificate, or death certificate.

400

If you choose to change your last name, you must do so within

Two years of the marriage

500

When applying for a Marriage License, you have to do it at least.....

3 calendar days before ceremony

500

Notarized Consent for Marriage License

The consent must be given in front of the County Clerk under oath,or certified in writing and verified by affidavit

500

A divorced person may not remarry until...

6 months after the granting of the divorce took place

500

After updating your identification, notify any organizations where you have accounts or business with, such as

Banks, insurance companies, and employers, of your name change. 

M
e
n
u