Marriage records in Green County, Wisconsin, can be located through several channels. GreenWICourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also contact the Green County Register of Deeds office directly, visit in person at the courthouse in Monroe, or submit a request by mail. The Wisconsin Vital Records Office maintains statewide records and works with all 72 county Register of Deeds offices to process vital record requests.
Green County Marriage Records Search
In Wisconsin, the county Register of Deeds is the local custodian of marriage records. The Green County Register of Deeds office, located in the county courthouse in Monroe, maintains marriage certificates filed in the county. This collection includes marriage licenses issued to couples who applied in Green County and completed marriage certificates returned by officiants after the ceremony.
Historical marriage records dating back to the county's early years are also held by this office, though very old records may have limited detail compared to modern filings. The Wisconsin Vital Records Office at the Department of Health Services holds a statewide index of marriages registered from October 1, 1907, forward.
For questions about available records or to begin a search, contact the office directly:
Green County Register of Deeds
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Green County
Fees for marriage record copies in Wisconsin are set by state statute (Wis. Stat. § 69.22). The following table reflects standard fees at the county Register of Deeds level:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $20.00 |
| Additional certified copy (same order) | $3.00 |
| Uncertified/informational copy | $20.00 (first copy); $3.00 each additional |
These fees apply at the county level. If you order through the Wisconsin Vital Records Office instead, fees and processing times may differ. In-person requests at the Green County Register of Deeds are typically processed the same day or within a few business days. Mail requests generally take one to two weeks depending on volume.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Green County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Green County:
Online
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers an online ordering system through its Vital Records Office for marriages recorded statewide from October 1, 1907, onward. Orders placed online are processed by the state office and mailed to the requestor. Expect longer processing times compared to ordering directly from the county.
In Person
Visit the Green County Register of Deeds at the courthouse in Monroe during regular business hours:
Walk-in requests are accepted. Bring a valid photo ID. You will need to provide the full names of both spouses and the approximate date of the marriage. Payment is typically accepted by cash or check — call ahead at (608) 328-9430 to confirm accepted payment methods.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Green County Register of Deeds at the address above. Include:
- Full names of both spouses (including maiden names)
- Approximate date of marriage
- Your relationship to the individuals on the record
- A copy of your valid photo ID
- A check or money order for the appropriate fee, payable to the Green County Register of Deeds
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
If you are unsure whether the marriage was recorded in Green County, you may also submit a request to the Wisconsin Vital Records Office, which can search the statewide index. For additional Green County legal resources, including court-related records, the Wisconsin State Law Library maintains a county-specific directory.