How do I get a marriage license?

County Clerk (county level - each of Wyoming's 23 counties)

Details

What you need to know

Fee

$30 statewide (standard); most counties cash preferred; some counties accept credit/debit with small transaction fee ($1.55 in Teton County; verify with your county); money orders also accepted; no refunds; check with specific county for accepted payment methods; certified copies from County Clerk: $5-$25 depending on county

Waiting Period

NONE - license effective immediately upon issuance LICENSE VALIDITY: 1 YEAR (365 days) from date of issue - one of the longest in the nation WITNESSES: 2 required (age 18+) at ceremony; must sign the license OFFICIANT RETURN DEADLINE: 10 DAYS after the ceremony to the issuing County Clerk NO ONLINE APPLICATION: Must appear in person (both parties together) WHERE TO GO: County Clerk in any Wyoming county (23 counties)

Where to Go

County Clerk in any Wyoming county (23 counties)

County-specific variations apply

WY's 23 County Clerks each administer their own marriage license process. Laramie County (Cheyenne - largest; state capital), Natrona County (Casper), Teton County (Jackson/Jackson Hole - very high demand; popular destination wedding location), Fremont County (Lander/Riverton), Park County (Cody), Sweetwater County (Rock Springs/Green River), Sheridan County, and Albany County (Laramie) are the main counties. Teton County (Jackson Hole) sees extremely high demand for marriage licenses due to destination weddings - call ahead or visit their website. Some counties list local judges and commissioners available for civil ceremonies.

Wyoming Notes

Important state-specific details

NO waiting period; 1-year validity - maximum flexibility for planning.
Ceremony must take place in Wyoming; license issued in any WY county; valid statewide.
Cousins may NOT marry in Wyoming.
Common law marriage: Wyoming does NOT recognize common law marriage.
Proxy marriage: NOT allowed; both parties must appear.
Ministers and clergy do NOT need a special state license to perform ceremonies in Wyoming - they can officiate based on their existing ordination; judges, court commissioners, and justices of the peace are also authorized.
Social Security numbers required from both applicants.
Divorce Decree required if previously married (to provide date and place of prior divorce).

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Wyoming Vital Statistics Services (WDH - for certified marriage records after filing) - health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics | (307) 777-7591 | 2300 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82002; County Clerk (varies by county)