Wyoming Officiants

Marriage Laws United States Wyoming

Marriage license Laws in the state of Wyoming, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Wyoming marriage laws before filling out the Wyoming marriage license form.

In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, but you'll need to apply for the certificate together, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

ID Requirement: Valid driver license, and have a certified copy of your birth certificate. Know your parents full names, birth places, and mothers' maiden name.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Wyoming.

If Previously Married: If either applicant has been married before, you may be required to bring Proof of Dissolution.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying. You can obtain a
license at the County Clerks' Office.

•  You must bring a witness who knows the two of you at the time you apply.

Waiting Period: There is no waiting period.

Fees: $25. Be prepared to pay in cash.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: Applicants must be at least 18 years old or with written parental consent.

•  Applicants under 16 years of age only with court order.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Cousin Marriages: No.

Common Law Marriages: No.

Same Sex Marriages: No.

Officiants: Every licensed or ordained minister of the gospel may perform marriages. Ministers must give a marriage certificate to the bride and goom upon request and must return a certificate to the county clerk.

Valid: License is valid indefinitely.
The license can only be used within the State of Wyoming.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

Wyoming County Clerk's Office

Albany County Clerk Laramie, WY 307. 721. 2541	Campbell County Clerk Gillette, WY 307. 682. 7285	Converse County Clerk Douglas, WY 307. 358. 2244
Fremont County Clerk Lander, WY 307. 332. 2405	Hot Springs County Clerk Thermopolis, WY 307. 864. 3515	Laramie County Clerk Cheyenne, WY 307. 633. 4268
Natrona County Clerk Casper, WY 307. 235. 9206	Park County Clerk Cody, WY 307. 527. 8600	Sheridan County Clerk Sheridan, WY 307. 674. 2500
Sweetwater County Clerk Green River, WY 307. 872. 6395	Uinta County Clerk Evanston, WY 307. 783. 0306	Weston County Clerk Newcastle, WY 307. 746. 4744
Big Horn County Clerk Basin, WY 307. 568. 2357	Carbon County Clerk Rawlins, WY 307. 328. 2668	Crook County Clerk Sundance, WY 307. 283. 1323
Goshen County Clerk Torrington, WY 307. 532.4051	Johnson County Clerk Buffalo, WY 307. 684. 7272	Lincoln County Clerk Kemmerer, WY 307. 877. 9056, Ext. 303
Niobrara County Clerk Lusk, WY 307. 334. 2211	Platte County Clerk Wheatland, WY 307. 322. 2315	Sublette County Clerk Pinedale, WY 307. 367. 4372
Teton County Clerk Jackson, WY 307. 733. 4430	Washakie County Clerk Worland, WY 307. 347. 3131