Wisconsin § 69.16 - Marriage documents.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 69.16 — Marriage documents., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69.16. Marriage documents.
69.16(1) (1) The form, content, application for and registration of marriage documents shall be under ch. 765 . 69.16(2) (2) If a person has married in this state, at least 365 days have elapsed since the marriage and no marriage document is on file, a person with a direct and tangible interest in having a marriage document registered may petition the circuit court of the county in which the marriage is alleged to have occurred. If the court finds that the petitioner has established the fact of the marriage required on the marriage document, except for the information under s. 69.20 (2) , the clerk of the court shall report the court’s determination to the state registrar in the manner prescribed by the state registrar, along with the fee required under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 69.16
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 69.16 cover?
Section 69.16 ("Marriage documents.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 69.16?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 69.16 apply to my situation?
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