07/07/2022
It’s Official!! The changes to Wisconsin’s marriage license laws went into effect on July 1, 2022.
1. Marriage licenses can now be applied for in any county within Wisconsin, regardless of your residency. (previously you had to apply in the county of residence if a Wisconsin resident, or in the county you were getting married in if you were an out of state resident)
2. Marriage licenses are now valid up to 60 days prior to your ceremony (this changed from 30 days prior).
3. The waiting period has been reduced to 3 days, meaning that you must apply at a minimum of 3 days prior to your ceremony. (The prior waiting period was 5 days)
4. Wedding officiants or couples can now submit marriage certificates (following the ceremony) to any Register of Deeds office in Wisconsin (This previously had to be done in the county that the marriage license took place).
I am so proud of our legislators for approving this legislation and making these changes that will only continue to improve our ability to serve our constituents!
If you have any questions regarding the marriage license process please feel free to reach out to me at 262-335-4305 or [email protected]
