Marriage Licenses

Andria M. Farrand
Taylor County Clerk
224 S. Second St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-1460

Where to Apply

County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays
Please call 715-748-1460 to schedule an appointment.

Taylor County Court Commissioners 

Attorney Bill Gruenwald, 715-748-2211
Attorney Greg Krug, 715-748-2273
Attorney Bonnie Wachsmuth, 715- 229-2284
Attorney Wright Laufenberg, 715-536-3020

Marriageable Age:

  • Any person who has attained the age of 18 years may marry.
  • If a person is between the ages of 16 and 18 years, the license will be issued only with the written consent of the parents, guardian or custodian.
    • Consent forms are available.

Persons who may not marry: 

  • Blood relatives nearer of kin than second cousins, except when the female 
    is 55 years of age or older, or where either party submits an affidavit signed by a physician stating that either party is permanently sterile. 
  • A person under the age of 16.
  • Persons who have not been divorced at least 6 months. 
  • Persons who are not competent. 

Residence: No county residency requirements. Applicants may obtain a marriage license in any county in Wisconsin. One of the applicants must be a Wisconsin resident for at least 30 days.  The marriage ceremony can be held in any county in Wisconsin. 

Waiting Period: A 3-day waiting period is required by law, but may be waived for a good reason by the clerk for an additional fee of $20.00. 

Requirements: 

  • Must show proof of current address.
  • All applicants must present a certified copy of a birth certificate, original with raised seal.
  • Copies of judgment of divorce, legal annulment papers, or death certificate from previous marriage must be presented.
  • Must know name of village, city, or township where presently residing.
  • Must know name of officiant, address and phone number.
  • Must know village, city, or township where ceremony will be held.
  • Must know Social Security number.

Both persons must sign before the County Clerk or Deputy Clerk when applying for their license.

Expiration: The license is valid for 60 days after the date of issuance. The marriage must be performed within that period.

Cost: $100.00

Who may perform the ceremony: Any judge, ordained clergyman, court commissioner, municipal judge or licentiate of a denomination body.

Witnesses: Must be 18 years of age to sign the marriage certificate.