Racine County, WI

Racine County Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in Racine County costs $110. You wait 72 hours before the ceremony.

Not in our data: with premarital course certificate, non-resident license, certified copy of the certificate, courthouse ceremony.

Where to apply

Racine County Courthouse, County Clerk's Office, 1st Floor north end, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 (also Burlington City Hall)

Official Racine County marriage license page (racinecounty.gov)

Waiting period

Archived page (Dec 2025) still describes a 5-day wait and 30-day validity; may predate current state rules

Wisconsin rules that apply here

• State fee range$110–$150
• Minimum age16 with consent; 18 without
• Witnesses2 required
• Apply online (statewide)Varies by county

Each applicant shows a certified birth record (or a REAL ID, passport, permanent resident card or naturalization papers), proof of address, their Social Security number, and any divorce or death record that ended a prior marriage. See the full Wisconsin marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.

Sources

• Racine County Clerk — Marriage License (racinecounty.gov) (archived copy)
• Racine County — How Do I Apply For A Marriage License? (racinecounty.gov) (archived copy)

Last verified November 4, 2026. County fees change; confirm with the office before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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