State guide
Wyoming
Wyoming marriage licenses are issued by county clerks and are effective immediately. Official state and county materials consistently say the ceremony must include an officiant and two witnesses, so couples should line that up before applying.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Who issues licenses
- county clerk
- Waiting period
- none
- License valid for
- 1 year
- Witnesses
- 2 required
- License fee
- $30
Official resources in Wyoming
Official statewide court help page on how to marry in Wyoming and who may officiate.
Official county clerk page with fee, waiting period, witnesses, officiants, and return instructions.
Official county clerk page with current fee and expiration details.
Official county clerk office page showing the county office that handles marriage licenses.
Official county clerk page confirming fee and that the license process does not include the ceremony.
Key facts for Wyoming
- Wyoming county clerks issue marriage licenses.
- The license is effective immediately; there is no waiting period.
- Official state and county pages say a Wyoming marriage license expires one year after issuance.
- Teton County says the ceremony requires at least two attending witnesses and the officiant signs the license.
- Official county pages found list a $30 marriage-license fee.
- Teton and Campbell County pages say the clerk's office does not perform the ceremony.
What to do next
- Bring photo ID and the required parent and prior-marriage details to the county clerk appointment.
- Arrange an officiant and two witnesses before the ceremony; the license must then be returned to the issuing clerk after the wedding.
- If you want a courthouse-style ceremony, confirm directly with a judge or court office first; the county clerk pages found did not offer clerk-run ceremonies.
Helpful guides
- How to get married at the courthouse
- What to bring when you apply for a marriage license
- Marriage license waiting periods and expiration dates
- Do you need witnesses for a courthouse wedding?