Marriage License
For your convenience, the following contains information that should help you in your plans as well as briefly explain what you must do prior to coming to this office to make your application.
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Where to Apply
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County Clerk's Office room 108, Courthouse, Viroqua. 608-637-5380. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call to schedule.
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Hours
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We ask that you come in between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. as the application process takes about 30 minutes. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Courthouse is closed on Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays. |
When to Apply
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Upon making application, a 5-day waiting period is required before license may be issued, excluding the day of application. It is recommended that you apply 2-4 weeks before the ceremony to allow for the 5-day waiting period. |
Special Dispensation
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Although a 5-day waiting period is required by law, this may be waived for a good cause by the County Clerk for a fee of $10.00. The license is good for 30 days from issuance date. There is a six month waiting period for remarriage after granting of divorce judgment. |
Age
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Persons are of age to marry without parental consent at age 18. Between 16 and 18 years of age, you are required to submit signed consent forms of both parents or guardians at time of, or prior to, application. Both parents should be present at time of application. |
Fee
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The fee for the marriage license is $70.00 in Vernon County. Prices may differ slightly in some counties. Cash or check only. |
Procedure for Vernon County Residents
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Procedure for Out of State Residents:
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The procedure for two out of state residents is the same as for state residents except that the marriage license must be obtained in the county in which the couple plans to be married.
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