General Information Marriage License Application Information Fee License fee is $100 in cash or checks, no credit and no debit cards are accepted. Payment is due upon application and is non-refundable. Apply Application Hours: 8:30 a.m. - Noon 12:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.   APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED Call 715-528-3201 to schedule an appointment The following applies to marriages occurring within the State of Wisconsin. The bride and groom apply together and in person. If either party lives in Wisconsin, apply in the county where one or both parties have physically resided for at least 30 days prior to the date of application. The license may then be used to marry in any county in Wisconsin. If both parties live out of state apply in the county where the ceremony will take place. When to Apply – Waiting Period Application is made at least three (3) full calendar days before the license may be issued. You must then use your license within the next 30 days. Requirements - EACH PERSON MUST PROVIDE 1.Arrangements for the wedding must be set prior to applying for a marriage license. At the time of application you will tell us the date and place of marriage ceremony and full name and title of the officiant. 2.Photo I.D. and Social Security number. If applicant does not have a Social Security number the space will be marked “none.” 3.Proof of where you have physically lived for the 30 days prior to application, such as a driver’s license, lease, utility bill or bank statement. You must also know the name of the city, village or township and county where you reside. 4.Certified birth certificate issued by the state or county where born. Birth certificate must be legible, not tattered and torn. The hospital birth certificate is not acceptable. If born outside the United States, a passport, green card, or naturalization papers may be used in lieu of a birth certificate. Photocopies of birth certificates are not acceptable. If your birth certificate does not include full names of parents and mother’s maiden name, you will need to find this out before coming to apply. 5.If previously married we must see a judgment of divorce, legal annulment, or death certificate from the most recent marriage. Divorced persons may not remarry until six months after the granting of the judgment of divorce, regardless of where the action took place. 6.The legal age for marriage in Wisconsin is 18. If an applicant is 16 or 17 years of age, a consent form needs to be signed by the parents or guardian before the County Clerk. 7.If one or both of the applicants don’t speak English, a third party needs to interpret at the time of application. Couples cannot translate for each other. Where to Apply Marriage licenses are issued in the Florence County Clerk’s Office, Room 241, Florence County Courthouse, 501 Lake Avenue, Florence, Wisconsin. Exception A waiver of the waiting period may be granted for an additional fee of $25.00, but only if you cannot apply in time to meet the waiting period for the following reasons: •bride and/or groom live in another state and coming here to marry •bride and/or groom are/is in the military and suddenly called to active duty •bride or groom is terminally ill.   Appointments To avoid any misunderstanding, confusion, or inconvenience, we encourage scheduling an appointment to complete the marriage license application. Checklist: Schedule appointment Certified Birth Certificates Identification Current proof of residency Social Security numbers Previous marriage documents Date of wedding - allow for 6-day waiting period Location of wedding Officiant's name, address & phone number Application fee If you have any questions you can contact the following: Contact:  County Clerk's Office Phone: 715-528-3201 Fax: 715-528-4762 Click here to email Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 410 Florence, WI 54121 Physical Address:  501 Lake Avenue Florence, WI 54121 Map Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 for lunch