Wisconsin Code § 765.02

Marriageable age; who may contract
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(1) Every person who has attained the age of 18 years may marry if otherwise competent.
(2) If a person is between the age of 16 and 18 years, a marriage license may be issued with the written consent of the person’s parents, guardian, custodian under s. 767.225 (1) or 767.41,
or parent having the actual care, custody and control of the person. The written consent must be given before the county clerk
under oath, or certified in writing and verified by affidavit or affirmation before a notary public or other official authorized to
take affidavits. The written consent shall be filed with the county
clerk at the time of application for a marriage license. If there is
no guardian, parent or custodian or if the custodian is an agency
or department, the written consent may be given, after notice to
any agency or department appointed as custodian and hearing
proper cause shown, by the court having probate jurisdiction.

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