Marriage License Information for Dane County, Wisconsin

Below is all of the marriage license information you need in order to file in the county you will be married in. Please note that we have provided links to your county clerk’s official website as well as a link to the marriage license application form you will file.

Office Address 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 106A Madison, WI 53703 Office Hours County Clerk's Office is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Closed on Holidays

Office Phone 608-266-4121

Useful Links County Website Marriage License Form

Is a Blood Test Required?
No

Does one of us need to go in person to apply?
Both of you

How much is it?

$120 Cash Only. No checks, no credit and no debit cards are accepted. Payment is due upon application and is non-refundable.

What do I need to bring?

Certified birth certificate, government issued photo ID, government issued document to show proof of residency for the past 30 days and Social Security numbers. f previously married, a divorce decree or death certificate of spouse is required.

How To Apply:

Both applicants are required to present certified birth certificates, Social Security numbers, government document showing residency for the past 30 days, and provide the date and place of marriage ceremony and full name and title of the officiant. If either applicant was previously married, a divorce decree and death certificate of deceased spouse.

When does It Expire:

You must then use your license within the next 30 days.

Name Change:
Filing for a marriage license in the state of Wisconsin does not cause your or your spouse’s last name to automatically change. Married name change services are available to guide you through the married name change process if you opt to change your name.

Same Sex Couple:
Use this online resource for more information about your state’s marriage legislation.