Congratulations, fam! I’m so hyped that you’re planning your wedding in Wisconsin Dells!
Here’s your checklist:
- Fill out a marriage license form.
- Get an appointment at the Columbia County Clerk’s Office.
- Bring a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport.
- Bring $85 in Cash or Card (Additional Fees May Apply for Card Payments).
- Bring Proof of Social Security (Card, Pay Stub, or Tax Form).
- Set Up an Appointment with an Officiant.
- Attend the ceremony with your partner and 2 witnesses.
- Sign the marriage license.
- Have the officiant file the license.
Congrats, You’re officially married!
How to Get a Columbia County Marriage License
First, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at the Columbia County Clerk’s Office.
Call (608) 742-9654 to Schedule Your Appointment. Remember, they’re located at 112 E. Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901 (Not at the Courthouse).
Requirements:
- Complete a marriage form.
- Provide a valid photo ID, driver’s license, or passport, and proof of social security.
- Both you and your partner must apply in person at the Columbia County Clerk’s Office.
- $85 Fee (Cash or Card).
Notes:
- Applications must be made at least 3 full days before the license is issued. Plan accordingly, especially since they don’t issue licenses on weekends or holidays.
- You can request a waiver for the 3-day waiting period for an additional $25 fee, but this must be done at least 3 days in advance and for a good reason.
- A certified birth certificate is required for all applicants.
- If you’ve been previously married, bring your final judgment of divorce, a death certificate, or a court annulment decree.
- Proof of residency is required. If you’ve moved in the last 30 days, be prepared to prove your previous address.
- The wedding date must be set before you apply for the license.
- If one of the applicants doesn’t speak English, you must provide a certified translator who isn’t a relative or friend.
Then head to the Columbia County Clerk’s Office at the date and time of your appointment:
Columbia County Clerk’s Office
112 East Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901
Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Getting Married in Wisconsin Dells, WI
You have 2 ways of getting married in Wisconsin Dells:
• Hire an Officiant to Create Your Ceremony
• Find a Scenic Spot and Let the Magic Happen!
Getting Married With an Officiant
Once you get your marriage license, you can schedule a time with an officiant to hold your ceremony.
Requirements:
Your Marriage License.
Your Partner and Two Witnesses.
Notes:
• The Officiant and witnesses will ign the arriage icense uring the ceremony, making your marriage legally valid.
• Make sure you have the correct spelling of the officiant’s name, business address, and phone number ready when applying for your marriage license.
Congrats, you’re married!
112 East Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901
Columbia County Clerk’s Office
112 East Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901
Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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