How to Get Married in Green Bay, WI | Courthouse Photographer in Green Bay

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Congratulations, fam! I’m so hyped that you’re planning your wedding in Green Bay!


How Do You Get Married in Green Bay, WI?


Here’s your checklist:


  1. Fill Out a Marriage License Form.
  2. Get an Appointment at the Brown County Clerk’s Office.
  3. Bring a Valid Photo ID, Driver’s License, or Passport.
  4. Bring Certified Birth Certificates.
  5. Bring $125 in Cash, Local Check, or Card (Additional Fees May Apply for Card Payments).
  6. Bring Proof of Social Security (Card).
  7. Set Up an Appointment With an Officiant.
  8. Attend the Ceremony With Your Partner and 2 Witnesses.
  9. Sign the Marriage License.
  10. Have the Officiant File the License.


Congrats, you’re officially married!

How to Get a Brown County Marriage License


First, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at the Brown County Clerk’s Office.


Call (920) 448-4016 to Schedule Your Appointment. The office is located at 305 E. Walnut Street, Room 120, Green Bay, WI 54301.


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 Brown County Clerk’s Office.

• $125 Fee (Cash, Local Check, or Card).


Notes:


• Apply a minimum of one full week prior to your wedding date but no earlier than one month before.

• If you need your license issued earlier than the 5-day waiting period, a $25 waiver fee applies, making the total cost $150.

• A certified birth certificate is required for all applicants. If not in English, a notarized translation must be provided.

• If you’ve been previously married, bring your final Divorce Judgment, Death Certificate, or 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 Brown County Clerk’s Office at the date and time of your appointment:


Brown County Clerk’s Office

Northern Building, Room 120

305 E. Walnut Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Getting Married in Green Bay, WI


You have 2 ways of getting married in Green Bay:


• Hire an Officiant to Create Your Ceremony

• Schedule a Courthouse Wedding With a Circuit Court Judge

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.

• Settle on a Beautiful Location in Green Bay!


Notes:


• The Officiant and Witnesses Will Sign the Marriage License During the Ceremony, Making Your Marriage Legally Valid.

• Make Sure You Have the Correct Spelling of the Officiant’s Name, Title, Mailing Address, and Phone Number Ready When Applying for Your Marriage License.


Congrats, you’re married!

Northern Building, Room 120 305 E. Walnut Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

Brown County Clerk’s Office

Northern Building, Room 120

305 E. Walnut Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM