Where/When am I supposed to get my marriage certificate?

I am getting married in Milwaukee, WI in July 2010. My fiance and I live in Minnesota, but will be traveling to Wisconsin for our wedding. Where am I supposed to get a marriage certificate? In the state of WI, the county I am getting married in, the state we currently live, etc?





How far in advance do I need it?Where/When am I supposed to get my marriage certificate?
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You'll need a Wisconsin marriage license to get married in Wisconsin. You should check with the state of Wisconsin to see what their marriage license requirements are. Some states' marriage licenses expire in 90 days, some in 30 days, some in a week! You don't want to take the chance of having your license expire before your wedding date, so probably the closer to the wedding that you can get it, the better. Also, some states require blood tests before issuing a marriage license, so you really should just Google ';Wisconsin marriage requirements'; and find out that way.
You will be required to get your marriage license in the city/town you will be getting married in - not where you live now. Go to the town/city hall where you will be getting married, and you apply in the clerk's office.





Marriage licenses are usually valid for 60 days. Some states are more or less - so you will need to check with the city. So you get it within that time period of your wedding. Bring your fiance and both of your ID's.
You need to apply for your marriage license in the county where you are getting married. In Wisconsin there is a 6 day waiting period from the date when the application is signed until the license can be used. It is valid for 30 days. A marriage license in Milwaukee will cost $100.
From about.com





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If you talk to you contact person at the wedding or reception site, they would probably be able to give you more details on the rules for that county.
You'll need to get the license in the locale where you plan to marry. There are differences in how long they are valid for, so I would call the courthouse and ask that question directly at the source.
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Check with the local clerk of court, but About.com says:





PLEASE NOTE!! Requirements may vary as each county in Wisconsin could have their own requirements. Check with your County Clerk for changes and clarifications in the requirements before you leave home to apply for your marriage license.








ID Requirement:


You must bring your driver's license with your current address or two pieces of mail with your current address, Social Security Number, and have a certified copy of your birth certificate.


Know your parents full names, mothers' maiden names. Make sure you have the date and place of your marriage ceremony and the name, address and phone number of the officiant.





Make sure you contact your County Clerk's office prior to leaving to get your marriage license. Some counties have different requirements as to required documents.








Residency Requirement:


One of you needs to have resided for at least 30 days in the Wisconsin county where you are applying. If you are from out-of-state, you must apply in the county where the ceremony will take place.


Previous Marriages:


In Wisconsin, you must show proof of divorce, death, or civil annulment from your most recent marriage.


You need to wait six months after a divorce before getting remarried.





Bring a copy of judgment of divorce, legal annulment or death certificate from your most recent marriage.





Waiting Period in Wisconsin:


There is a waiting period of five days in Wisconsin, exclusive of the day you apply -- so it is really like six days. Check with the County Clerk's office for more information.


';BEST ';RULE OF THUMB'; (considering weekends, etc.): Apply no less than 7 days before and no more than 35 days before the ceremony.';


Source: Walworth County





So it looks like you'll need to apply at least a week in advance of the wedding, but can do it as far as a year in advance. The clerk of court will then let you know how and when to get your certified copy after the ceremony.








Congrats and best wishes