Important CIVIL CEREMONIES/ Certificate Facts Marriage License COURTHOUSE Legal/Contractual Document - The marriage Arrangements must be made directly with Information license/worksheet is a legal document and judges/commissioners as listed below (not through County Clerk’s Office). Only For Performed in must be completed according to strict (As required per WI Stat., Ch. 765) statutory guidelines. Outagamie County Judicial Departments Application/Corrections/Wait Period/Filing: Judge Mark McGinnis  Instructions are provided at the interview Circuit Court 1 with the issued WI Marriage (920) 832-5152 License/Certificate Worksheet. Judge Emily Lonergan  Utilizing the license/certificate to conduct a Circuit Court 2 marriage during the wait period invalidates (920) 832-5153 the marriage (see Waivers for alternatives). Jeff King- County Clerk The license must be used for a marriage on or Judge Mitchell Metropulos Circuit Court 3 up to 30 days following the issuance date. Government Center (920) 832-5245  Legible corrections to the WI Marriage 320 S. Walnut Street Appleton, WI 54911 License/Certificate can be made within the Judge Gregory Gill, Jr. officiant section by the officiant according to Circuit Court 4 (920) 832-5077 (920) 832-5602 instructions. www.outagamie.org  Black ink is recommended for all signatures. Judge Carrie Schneider Circuit Court 5  The Register of Deeds / State of WI Vital (920) 832-1550  By appointment only, no "drop-ins" Statistics will not accept a or license/worksheet except when Judge Vincent Biskupic  Call 920-832-5077 to schedule your properly completed according to the Circuit Court 6 appointment. Appointments may be instructions provided by the WI Department (920) 832-6038 scheduled for the current week, or the week following (effective 1/4/21). of Health Services. Judge Mark Schroeder Marriage Certificate/Name Change: Circuit Court 7  Failure to schedule as recommended (920) 832-4727 may result in the need to move your  Proof of marriage requires couples to obtain a intended date. certified copy of the WI Marriage License Brian Figy available at any Register of Deeds office in the  At the interview, only the couple (and Court Commissioner translator, if required) will be allowed State of Wisconsin (obtain approximately one (920) 832-5093 week after the ceremony). the Register to attend—no children or other family of Deeds office for any additional information. Maureen Roberts Budiac members.  Changing Last Name by Marriage: By common or Richard Rowland  FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED practice, most agencies will accept a marriage Asst. Circuit Court Commissioners DUE TO COVID-19. certificate as proof of name change after (920) 832-5057 marriage if you chose a standard change (i.e. Brian Bushaw Office Hours (Not scheduled appointment times) either or both of you use both of your last names Family Ct. Commissioner Monday – Friday or change to one of the last names). (920) 832-5057  Name change for Social Security or your 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. driver’s license needs to be completed through the respective agencies. Other Information Required at the Time of Checklist for Interview Appointment: ♥ Where to Apply: Application in Addition to the Preceding:  Time - Apply at least six days before date R ESIDENTS OF WISCONSIN - Apply in county  Social Security Cards – For security & of ceremony but no more than 30 days. of residence. confidentiality, a Social Security Card or tax Allow sufficient time as the County Clerk’s document must be presented if a social OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS - Apply in county Office is not open weekends or certain holidays security number has been issued to him/her. where ceremony is being performed. (may require more than six days).  By Who, When, and Where you will be Both must show proof of residence (driver’s  State Driver’s License/ID (current address married. Know officiant name, phone license, utility invoice, etc.) on DL/ID provides proof of residence) – must number, address, and email. Know address be unexpired - Couple must provide a valid

♥ When to Apply: of ceremony location. This information government issued picture ID with signature must be arranged before making application (ex. driver’s license) and proof of county Application must be made at least six (6) full days for license. Please have this information residence. (At least one applicant must have before the ceremony date (longer if wedding is written down & available before your resided in Outagamie County for the last 30 on a weekend), but no more than 30 days. days. Both must prove residency if picture Couples must apply in person together. appointment. ID does not have current address. Residency Waiting period waivers are only waived at the WARNING: Qualifications of officiants to perform document must be dated at least 30 days prior discretion of the County Clerk for sufficient marriages is not verified by the County Clerk or State to the date of application. Out of state reason (Example: Both applicants from out of Vital Records Office. Couples are legally responsible to state or military applicants on leave). Call to determine the legality of their officiant. Wis. Statutes applicants apply at county of marriage.) verify. Waiver fee is $25 and all proper 765.16 provides additional information as to whom may  Certified State or County birth perform a ceremony. application documentation must be presented. hospital certificates or birth If you question the legality of your chosen officiant, certificates ( registration forms are not acceptable, nor will Certified birth certificates are required -- you may want to seek legal counsel. damaged or altered records be accepted). Provide This is a state or county certified which has the official seal and  Parents’ First, Middle, and Last Name parent’s first, middle and last name (mother’s maiden name). signature of the Register of Deeds. Hospital or (Mother’s Birth Name) Provide correct spelling if not provided baptismal certificates are unacceptable; on birth certificate.  Place of Birth Photocopies, damaged/altered records are also  Social Security card (if one has been issued to unacceptable  If you were previously married: You must you. Tax document also acceptable). show proof of how your last marriage If you are NOT a U.S. Citizen, you must provide  Judgment of , court , or the same proper ID and standard proof of ended. Signed copies of judgment of certified copy of spouse death certificate. If eligibility to marry. Any document not in English divorce, court annulment papers, or a previously married, document of how that must have attached to it a certified or notarized certified copy of the spouse’s death marriage ended. translation. The couple must speak and be able to certificate must be provided. read English. If not, the applicant(s) must provide a  Ceremony Information – Provide date of translator. The couple may not translate for each  If your last marriage ended by divorce, you cannot ceremony; officiant name, phone, address, other. Also, note that certain ID, such as Metricular marry in Wisconsin until 6 months after the date and email; ceremony location; and two Cards, are acceptable as a secondary form of of final decree of your divorce, even if you were identification per the State Vital Records Office. divorced in and/or reside in another state. There is witnesses names. Valid passports from the country of origin are no provision for waiving the 6 month waiting  Verbal Information - Years of completed accepted for ID. If you have questions regarding period for any cause. education; email addresses (if applicable). the required documents, please call the office.  Two witnesses names  Application fee $115 (nonrefundable) – Persons are of age to marry without parental consent at age 18. Signed parental consent of both parents  Years of Education Completed Cash, check, or debit/credit cards (debit/credit or guardians is required at the time of, or prior to cards are charged an added $2.53 service fee).  Application Fee: The Outagamie County application for 16 and 17 years of age. Forms are available at the time of application. application fee is $115, non-refundable. Debit/credit cards use-additional $2.53 fee. Information provided in this brochure is not inclusive, and lists the minimum requirements for a marriage license. Refer to WI State Statute 765 for additional regulations.