2024 COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED:  JANUARY 1, MARCH 29, MAY 27, JULY 4, SEPTEMBER 2, NOVEMBER 28, NOVEMBER 29, DECEMBER 24, DECEMBER 25, DECEMBER 31 AND JANUARY 1.

If you are already married and need to obtain certified copies of your marriage certificate, click here.   

Application to get married cannot be started until a wedding date has been scheduled, even if the ceremony is taking place at the courthouse.  The County Clerks Office suggests application for a marriage license be made two - three weeks prior to the ceremony.  Appointments are not needed.

Please use the Miller Street entrance when coming to the Administration Building.  Applications are taken at the Information Window.  No appointment necessary.

Where To Apply:
Wisconsin residents may apply at the County Clerk’s Office in any County in the State of Wisconsin.  Marriages may be performed in any county in Wisconsin.  

Waiting Period:
Application must be made at least 4 days before a license is issued. Ceremony may take place on date license is issued or any time within 60 days thereafter.

Physical Examination and/or Blood Tests:
Not required.

Requirements:
Certified birth certificates are required. A certified birth certificate must bear the official embossed seal, and a signature of the state registrar, register of deeds, or city health officer. The seal of a notary public does not suffice for a certified copy of a vital record. If you were born in Wisconsin, you may obtain a State Certified birth certificate from a Register of Deeds Office, or the State of Wisconsin – Vital Records. Dodge County Register of Deeds may be reached at (920) 386-3720. The souvenir birth document given by a hospital is not a legal document and is unacceptable.  

Be prepared to provide accurate and complete names of parents.

Persons under the age of 16 may not marry.

Persons age 16 and age 17 are required to provide both parent’s or legal guardian’s notarized written consent to marry. The consent forms are available in the County Clerk’s office and must be signed by both parents or guardians in front of the County Clerk.  For more information, contact the County Clerk.

Proof Of Identity:
Unexpired Driver's License or State ID with your correct name is the best form of proof of Identity.

Proof Of Residence:
A current driver’s license with a current address is the best proof. If this is not available, proof of residency such as a checkbook, utility bill, income tax record, payroll record, military papers, student record, medical and/or dental bills must be provided.  Each applicant must provide a document that contains his/her correct name and address.

Divorced Persons:
A signed Judgment of Divorce from the last previous marriage must be presented to the County Clerk. It is not lawful for any person, who is or has been a party to an action for divorce in any court in this state, or elsewhere, to marry again until 6 months after judgment of divorce is granted.

Death Certificates:
A certified copy of a death certificate must be presented to the County Clerk if your last previous marriage was terminated by death.

Location, Date of Marriage and Officiant:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the date of the marriage, and the correct spelling of the officiant’s name, as well as his/her business address, phone number and e-mail address. The applicants should also know the name of the county and municipality (city, village or town) where the ceremony will take place.  Please have officiant name, address, phone # and email address written down to hand to office staff.   

Applicants or officiants who have questions or concerns regarding the officiant’s authority to perform marriages in Wisconsin should seek legal counsel. Information as to the validity of any specific religious organization or any ordination process is not available from the County Clerk’s Office or from the State Vital Records Office.

Social Security Numbers:
Applicants must provide their social security numbers if one has been assigned to them.  We do not need to see your social security card.  

Translator:
If one of the parties to the marriage does not understand or speak English, they must bring a translator with them. Any documents not in English must be translated.

License Fee:
The license fee is $100.00.  The fee is payable, in CASH ONLY, on the day you come to apply for the license. (We do not accept checks or credit cards) No refunds given.

Hours:
Marriage license applications are taken at the Information Window, First Floor Administration Building, Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:00pm. Both applicants must come to the office to apply.  Access to the Administration Building is through the Miller Street entrance, which is on the East side of the building.  Appointments are not required. 

Courthouse Wedding:
If you would like to get married at the Dodge County Justice Facility, please contact Court Commissioner, Steve Seim, at 920-386-3543 or Clerk of Courts at 920-386-3570 to schedule the ceremony prior to applying for the license. The fee to get married at the Dodge County Justice Facility is $25.00 cash, payable at the County Clerk's Office on the day of the ceremony.  Effective 1/1/2024 - the fee to get married at the Dodge County Justice Facility will increase to $50.00 cash, payable at the County Clerk's Office on the day of the ceremony. 

How to Obtain a Certified Copy of your Marriage Certificate:
After you are married, you may contact the Register of Deeds to obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate.  Dodge County Register of Deeds:   (920) 386-3720 or click here for their web page.  

For further information or questions contact:
Danielle J. Van Egtern, Dodge County Clerk
127 E. Oak Street    (Entrance to Building is on Miller Street)
Juneau, WI 53039
920-386-3601
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