Marriage License Information
Hours When to Apply Age Fee Waiting Period
Procedure for Residents Procedure for Non-Residents
List of Outagamie County Judges and Court Commissioners
Where to apply: Outagamie County Clerk's Office, Administration Building,
410 South Walnut Street, Appleton, WI
(920) 832-5077
8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday (Labor Day thru Memorial Day)
7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday (Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
The Administrative Building is closed on Saturday and legal holidays.
Application must be a least 6 full days before the ceremony.
Persons are of age to marry without parental consent at age 18. Between 16 and 18 years of age, you are required to submit signed consent forms of both parents or guardians at time of, or prior to application.
The fee for the marriage license is $90.00 in Outagamie County. Prices may differ slightly in some counties. The county portion of this fee is non-refundable. Sorry, no credit cards - cash or check only. The 5-day waiting period will not begin until the fee is paid.
Upon making application, a 5-day waiting period is required before the license may be issued, excluding the day of application. The license is good for 30 days from issuance date. There is a six-month waiting period for remarriage after granting a divorce judgment.
Special dispensations of waiting period:
Contact the County Clerks office for specific information at 832-5077.
1. Both parties must make application at the office of the County Clerk.
2. Both parties must furnish proof of identification and Outagamie County residency (valid driver's license or ID card). If your driver's license does not have your current address on it, you must provide another proof of current address (i.e. bill, bank statement, dated at least 30 days prior to application). Residents of the state must apply before the County Clerk of the County in which either is a resident. They may be married in any county in the state of Wisconsin. One of the applicants must have resided in Outagamie County for a least 30 days prior to the date of making application for a license.
3. Both Parties must furnish:
Certified birth certificates. Certified birth certificates contain the official seal and signature of the County Register of Deeds. (The hospital certificate is not a certified state or county birth certificate.)
Place of birth.
Place of intended marriage (address, including name of the county in which you will be married).
Date of intended marriage.
Name, address and phone number of officiant.
Years of completed education.
Parents first, middle, last (surname) names.
Social Security Numbers
4. Signed copies of judgment of divorce, Signed court annulment papers, or Certified copy of death certificates and dates. (Must be divorced six (6) months).
5. Applicants must provide social security numbers at time of application.
Procedure for non-residents (both parties must live outside the State of Wisconsin):
The procedure for two non-residents is the same as for residents except that the marriage license must be obtained in the county in which the couple plans to be married.
Additional questions or information:
If you have further questions or need additional information, please feel free to e-mail us at christnc@co.outagamie.wi.us.
Outagamie County Judicial Departments:
Judge Mark McGinnis - Circuit Court 1
920-832-5152
Judge Nancy Krueger - Circuit Court 2
920-832-5153
Judge Mitch Metropulos - Circuit Court 3
920-832-5245
Judge Harold V. Froehlich - Circuit Court 4
920-832-5602
Judge Michael W. Gage - Circuit Court 5
920-832-1550
Judge Dee Dyer - Circuit Court 6
920-832-6038
Judge John A. DesJardins - Circuit Court 7
920-832-4727
Brian Figy - Court Commissioner
920-832-5093
Maureen Roberts Budiac - Asst. Family Court Commissioner
920-832-5057
Lisa Beth VanderMaazen - Court & Family Court Commissioner
920-832-5093
If you would like a paper copy of the information listed above, please contact the County Clerk's Office at 920-832-5077.