- ULC Ordination Recognized: Yes
- Minister Registration Required: No
- State Residency: Irrelevant
- Minimum Age to Officiate: 18 Years Old
- Marriage License Waiting Period: 6 Days
- Marriage License Validity Period: 30 Days
- Marriage License Return Period: 3 Days
- Documents Recommended: Classic Wedding Kit
How to Become an Ordained Minister in Wisconsin
If you haven't yet become ordained with the Universal Life Church, that is the first step. Anyone willing can become a legal minister of the ULC, one of the world's largest religious organizations. Online ordination is fast, easy, and completely free. Once you have your minister license, you'll be eligible to officiate a wedding. To become a minister, start by clicking the button below!
How to Officiate a Wedding in Wisconsin
Contact the County Clerk's office in the county where the ceremony will take place. Introduce yourself as a minister officiating a wedding, and ask them what documents they will need from you. They may ask to see a number of things, and be aware that these requirements vary from county to county. Rest assured that any materials or documents you might need are available in the Church Supplies section of our website.
Select your county to view contact information for each office:
Ashland County
201 W. Main St. Room 206
Ashland, WI
(715) 682-7008
(715) 682-7035
Ashland County website »
Brown County
305 E Walnut St., Room 120
Green Bay, WI
(920) 448-4016
(920) 448-4498
Brown County website »
Buffalo County
407 South Second Street
Alma, WI
(608) 685-6230
(608) 685-6213
Buffalo County website »
Burnett County
7410 County Road K #105
Siren, WI
(715) 349-2173
(715) 349-2169
Burnett County website »
Chippewa County
711 N. Bridge St. Room 111
Chippewa Falls, WI
(715) 726-7994
(715) 726-4582
Chippewa County website »
Clark County
517 Court St., Room 301
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-5148
(715) 743-5154
Clark County website »
Columbia County
112 E. Edgewater St.
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9677
(608) 742-9875
Columbia County website »
Crawford County
225 North Beaumont Road, Suite 220
Prairie du Chien, WI
(608) 326-0219
(608) 326-0220
Crawford County website »
Dane County
210 Marin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Room 106A
Madison, WI
(608) 266-4121
(608) 266-4361
Dane County website »
Dodge County
3rd Floor 127 East Oak Street
Juneau, WI
(920) 386-3606
(920) 386-4292
Dodge County website »
Douglas County
1313 Belknap St., Room 101
Superior, WI
(715) 395-1341
(715) 395-1421
Douglas County website »
Dunn County
800 Wilson Ave., Room 147
Menomonie, WI
(715) 232-1677
(715) 232-2534
Dunn County website »
Eau Claire County
721 Oxford Ave., Room 3350
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 839-4801
(715) 855-6242
Eau Claire County website »
Florence County
501 Lake Avenue
Florence, WI
(715) 528-3201
(715) 528-4762
Florence County website »
Fond du Lac County
160 S. Macy Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-3000
(920) 929-3293
Fond du Lac County website »
Grant County
111 S. Jefferson St.
Lancaster, WI
(608) 723-2675
(608) 723-4048
Grant County website »
Green Lake County
571 County Road A
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-4005
(920) 294-4009
Green Lake County website »
Iowa County
222 N. Iowa St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-0399
(608) 935-3024
Iowa County website »
Iron County
300 Taconite St., Suite 101
Hurley, WI
(715) 561-3375
(715) 561-2928
Iron County website »
Jackson County
307 Main St.
Black River Falls, WI
(715) 284-0201
(715) 284-0278
Jackson County website »
Jefferson County
311 S Center Ave., Room 109
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 674-8630
(920) 674-7368
Jefferson County website »
Juneau County
220 East State St., Room 112
Mauston, WI
(608) 847-9300
(608) 847-9402
Juneau County website »
Kewaunee County
810 Lincoln st.
Kewaunee, WI
(920) 388-7133
(920) 388-7195
Kewaunee County website »
La Crosse County
400 4th St. North, Room 1210
La Crosse, WI
(608) 785-9581
(608) 785-9741
La Crosse County website »
Lafayette County
626 Main Street, Room 200
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4838
(608) 776-8893
Lafayette County website »
Langlade County
800 Clermont St.
Antigo, WI 54409
(715) 627-6200
(715) 627-6303
Langlade County website »
Lincoln County
801 N. Sales St., Suite 201
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-1019
(715) 539-8054
Lincoln County website »
Manitowoc County
1010 S. 8th Street, Room 115
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-4003
(920) 683-2766
Manitowoc County website »
Marathon County
500 Forest Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-1500
(715) 261-1515
Marathon County website »
Marinette County
1926 Hall Avenue
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7551
(715) 732-7532
Marinette County website »
Menominee County
W3269 Courthouse Lane
Keshena, WI
(715) 799-3311
(715) 799-1322
Menominee County website »
Milwaukee County
901 North 9th Street, Room 105
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4067
Milwaukee County website »
Monroe County
202 South K St., Room 1
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-8705
(608) 269-8747
Monroe County website »
Oconto County
301 Washington St, 2nd Floor Room A
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7113
(920) 834-6805
Oconto County website »
Oneida County
1 S. Oneida Ave.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 369-6144
(715) 369-6230
Oneida County website »
Outagamie County
410 S. Walnut St.
Appleton, WI
(920) 832-5077
(920) 832-2200
Outagamie County website »
Ozaukee County
121 W. Main St., Room 128
Port Washington, WI
(262) 284-8110
Ozaukee County website »
Pierce County
414 West Main St., Room 101
Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-6744
(715) 273-6861
Pierce County website »
Polk County
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110
Balsam Lake, WI
(715) 485-9226
(715) 485-9104
Polk County website »
Portage County
1516 Church Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1351
(715) 346-1486
Portage County website »
Price County
126 Cherry St., Room 106
Phillips, WI
(715) 339-3325
(715) 339-3089
Price County website »
Racine County
730 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 636-3121
(262) 636-3491
Racine County website »
Richland County
181 West Seminary St.
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2197
(608) 647-6134
Richland County website »
Rusk County
311 Miner Ave. E, Suite C150
Ladysmith, WI
(715) 532-2100
(715) 532-2237
Rusk County website »
Sauk County
505 Broadway, West Square Bldg, Room 144
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3286
(608) 355-3522
Sauk County website »
Sawyer County
10610 Main St., Suite 10
Hayward, WI
(715) 634-4866
(715) 634-3666
Sawyer County website »
Shawano County
311 N Main St Room 104
Shawano, WI
(715) 526-9150
(715) 524-5157
Shawano County website »
Sheboygan County
508 New York Ave, Room 129
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3003
(920) 459-0304
Sheboygan County website »
St. Croix County
1101 Carmichael Road, Room 1400
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 386-4607
(715) 381-4400
St. Croix County website »
Taylor County
224 South Second St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-1460
(715) 748-1415
Taylor County website »
Trempealeau County
36245 Main St.
Whitehall, WI
(715) 538-2311
(715) 538-4210
Trempealeau County website »
Vernon County
Courthouse Annex Room 108
Viroqua, WI
(608) 637-5380
(608) 637-5556
Vernon County website »
Walworth County
100 West Walworth St.
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4241
(262) 741-4287
Walworth County website »
Washburn County
10 Fourth Ave
Shell Lake, WI
(715) 468-4600
(715) 468-4725
Washburn County website »
Washington County
432 East Washington St. Suite 2027
West Bend, WI
(262) 335-4735
(262) 306-2208
Washington County website »
Waukesha County
515 W Moreland Blvd. Room 120
Waukesha, WI
(262) 548-7010
(262) 548-7722
Waukesha County website »
Waushara County
209 S. Saint Marie St.
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-0442
(920) 787-0425
Waushara County website »
Wood County
400 Market St. 2nd Floor, Room 203 A-B
Wisconsin Rapid, WI
(715) 421-8460
(715) 421-8808
Wood County website »

What Do You Need to Perform a Wedding in Wisconsin
Once you've determined what you need, simply log in to your account and order the materials from our online catalog. The most popular item among our ministers in Wisconsin is the Classic Wedding Kit. Although ministers are generally not required to register in the state of Wisconsin, it's not uncommon for the county clerk to ask for proof of your ordination. Thus, it's always a good idea to have a hard copy of your credentials on hand. Keep in mind that the couple may like to see them as well. Please place your order well in advance of the wedding to avoid complications.
How to Get a Wisconsin Marriage License
Licenses are issued by the County Clerk's office, and will be picked up by the couple. As a minister, it's your responsibility to understand how marriage licenses work in Wisconsin and its individual counties. For example, if the couple plans to get a Polk County marriage license, you should double-check is there are any rules specific to Polk County.
In the state of Wisconsin, the license is valid for 30 days. There is a mandatory 6-day waiting period between the time it is picked up, and when the ceremony can be legally performed. Finally, the signed marriage license must be returned to the issuing office within 3 days of the ceremony.
How to Perform a Wedding
Congratulations, you're ready to officiate the wedding! If you need any assistance in this important task, we encourage you to utilize the tools below. Together these exclusive resources include everything you'll need to craft the perfect wedding ceremony for any couple. Created with our ministers in mind, they offer tips and helpful information for all aspects of performing a ceremony. Fun fact: many ULC ministers have become professional officiants using these tools as a guide!
Finalizing the Marriage
After you perform the ceremony, you will sign the marriage license along with the couple and their witnesses. Your title is 'minister', the ceremony type is 'religious', and the denomination is 'non-denominational'. You will not be required to provide a license number. You may also wish to give the couple a commemorative gift, like a marriage certificate to mark their special day. Last thing: make sure the signed license gets resubmitted to the marriage office before the deadline!
Wisconsin Marriage Laws
Marriage laws in Wisconsin are primarily directed by Chapter 765.16 of the state code. This section defines persons authorized to perform a marriage in the State of Wisconsin, which includes ordained ministers of the Universal Life Church, among other individuals. We've reproduced the relevant portion below:
765.16" Marriage contract, how made; officiating person.
(1m)",Marriage may be validly solemnized and contracted in this state only after a marriage license has been issued therefor, and only by the mutual declarations of the 2 parties to be joined in marriage that they take each other as husband and wife, made before an authorized officiating person and in the presence of at least 2 competent adult witnesses other than the officiating person. The following are authorized to be officiating persons:
(a) Any ordained member of the clergy of any religious denomination or society who continues to be an ordained member of the clergy.
(b) Any licentiate of a denominational body or an appointee of any bishop serving as the regular member of the clergy of any church of the denomination to which the member of the clergy belongs, if not restrained from so doing by the discipline of the church or denomination.
(c) The 2 parties themselves, by mutual declarations that they take each other as husband and wife, in accordance with the customs, rules and regulations of any religious society, denomination or sect to which either of the parties may belong.
(d) Any judge of a court of record or a reserve judge appointed under s. 753.075.
(e) Any circuit court commissioner appointed under SCR 75.02 (1) or supplemental court commissioner appointed under s. 757.675 (1).
(f) Any municipal judge.
(2m)",An officiating person under sub. (1m) (a), (b), (d), (e), or (f) must be at least 18 years old.
History: 1977 c. 323; 1979 c. 32 ss. 48, 92 (4); 1979 c. 176, 259; Stats. 1979 s. 765.16; 1981 c. 20 s. 2200; 1985 a. 29; 1991 a. 315; 1999 a. 85; 2001 a. 61; 2013 a. 372.