Marriage License Applications

Where to Apply:
County Clerk's Office
Kenosha County Administration Bldg.
1010 56th Street
8:00 a.m., to 4:30 p.m.
262-653-2552

Kenosha County Center
19600 75th St. (Hwys 45 & 50)
8:00 a.m., to 3:30 p.m.
262-857-1845

Monday through Friday
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays.

Persons Who May Not Marry:

Blood relatives - nearer of kin than second cousins, except when the female is 55 years of age or older.

Persons declared incompetent by the Court.

A Person under the age of 16.

Persons who have not been divorced for six months whether the divorce was granted in Wisconsin or elsewhere.

***Social Security Numbers Required***

Age:

Every person who has attained the age of 18 years is of age to marry. If a person is 16 or 17  years of age, a license may be issued with the written consent of the person's parent, guardian or custodian.  Parents, guardian or custodian consent forms must be executed at time of application before the County Clerk or certified in writing and verified before a Notary Public.

Waiting Period:

Upon making application, a 5-day waiting period is required.  This is exclusive of the day of application.  The license will be issued on the sixth day and is good for 30 days from the date of issuance.

Fee:

The fee of a marriage license is $80.00 CASH ONLY!

Requirements:

  • Male and Female - Both must show at time of application State issued I.D. or Drivers License and proof of residence. 
  • Certified copy of birth certificate is required regardless of age, hospital records will not be accepted.
  • Birth certificates in a foreign language must be translated to English and notarized. 
  • If previously married, a copy of the death certificate, court annulment papers or judgment of divorce is required.
  • Name, address and phone number of Officiant required when applying. 
  • Residents of the State must apply before the County Clerk of the County in which either is a resident.  One of the applicants must have resided in this County for at least thirty days.  They may be married in any County of the State.
  • Non-Residents must be married in the County where the application is applied for.
  • Witnesses to a marriage who sign the certificate must be 18 years of age.