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Wyoming marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply

What Wyoming's official pages say about getting married there: the fee, the waiting period, how long the license lasts, witnesses, officiants, ID and where to apply. Each rule links its source.

By Wedding RemedyPublished October 30, 2026

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Wyoming marriage license at a glance

Fee: $30.00, which includes the first official certificate. A reprint of a certificate is $5.00. Waiting period: None. There is no waiting period or residency requirement. How long it is valid: Expires one year from the date of issuance if the marriage has not been solemnized.

Wyoming counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Laramie County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Wyoming marriage license rules

The rules below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked October 30, 2026. Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the clerk where you apply before you rely on a rule.

Fee: $30.00, which includes the first official certificate. A reprint of a certificate is $5.00. (Source: laramiecountywy.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Premarital education discount: None stated on the official pages we read. Check with your county clerk. Official page
Waiting period: None. There is no waiting period or residency requirement. (Source: laramiecountywy.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long the license is valid: Expires one year from the date of issuance if the marriage has not been solemnized. (Source: wyoleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where the license can be used: A Wyoming license can only be used in Wyoming. (Source: laramiecountywy.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Witnesses: At least two attending witnesses must be present at the ceremony. (Source: wyoleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Who may officiate: Judges, magistrates, ordained or licensed ministers, priests, rabbis, or other qualified persons acting under a religion's rites. (Source: wyoleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Officiants ordained online: Not stated here. Ask the county clerk before you rely on an online ordination. Official page
Age: 18 or older. At 16 or 17 a judge must approve and parental or guardian consent is needed; under 16 is not allowed. (Source: wyoleg.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Couples must appear in person with a current, unexpired photo ID. (Source: laramiecountywy.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where to apply: At the Laramie County Clerk's office, 309 W 20th St, Suite 1600, Cheyenne, by appointment only. (Source: laramiecountywy.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: A worksheet is filled out first through the state Vital Statistics portal or on paper; the license itself is issued in person. (Source: laramiecountywy.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: The county issues the first official certificate when you return the signed license in person; further copies come from the state Vital Statistics office. (Source: laramiecountywy.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Wyoming?

$30.00, which includes the first official certificate. A reprint of a certificate is $5.00. Wyoming counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Laramie County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Wyoming?

None. There is no waiting period or residency requirement.

How long is a Wyoming marriage license valid?

Expires one year from the date of issuance if the marriage has not been solemnized.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Wyoming?

At least two attending witnesses must be present at the ceremony.

Who can officiate a wedding in Wyoming?

Judges, magistrates, ordained or licensed ministers, priests, rabbis, or other qualified persons acting under a religion's rites.

How do you get a certified copy of a Wyoming marriage certificate?

The county issues the first official certificate when you return the signed license in person; further copies come from the state Vital Statistics office.

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