Wyoming marriage license: cost and requirements
The Wyoming license lasts a year, so you can get it well ahead of time. You need two adult witnesses.
Wyoming summary
Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Official source, with details that may vary.
- Cost
- $30 in Laramie County (includes the first official certificate).
- Waiting period
- No waiting period or residency requirement.
- Validity
- 1 year from issuance.
- Witnesses
- Two witnesses of legal age (W.S. 20-1-106(b)).
How much is a marriage license in Wyoming?
$30 in Laramie County (includes the first official certificate).
What do you need to get the license?
- ID: Current photo ID; both in person.
- Minimum age: 18; 16 or 17 with written consent of a parent or guardian and a competent witness, plus an order from a Wyoming court; under 16 no.
- Other requirements: If there was a prior marriage: divorce or death certificate.
Where do you get it, and who issues it?
County Clerk.
Where it is valid: Only in Wyoming.
Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?
- Waiting period: No waiting period or residency requirement.
- Validity: 1 year from issuance.
How many witnesses, and who can marry you?
- Witnesses: Two witnesses of legal age (W.S. 20-1-106(b)).
- Who can officiate: Judges, magistrates, ministers, priests, rabbis or another qualified person acting according to their traditions or rites (W.S. 20-1-106(a)).
Wyoming counties with an AltarPlan guide
We haven't published Wyoming county guides yet: we verify them one by one against the official source. In the meantime, these rules apply statewide and the office can confirm the exact fee.
How to get a marriage license in Wyoming
- Confirm where to apply: County Clerk.
- Gather your ID: Current photo ID; both in person.
- Get your payment ready: $30 in Laramie County (includes the first official certificate).
- Count the waiting period: No waiting period or residency requirement.
- Marry within the validity period: 1 year from issuance.
- Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Wyoming marriage license valid anywhere in the state?
Only in Wyoming.
What is the minimum age to marry in Wyoming?
18; 16 or 17 with written consent of a parent or guardian and a competent witness, plus an order from a Wyoming court; under 16 no.
Who can officiate a wedding in Wyoming?
Judges, magistrates, ministers, priests, rabbis or another qualified person acting according to their traditions or rites (W.S. 20-1-106(a)).
Does AltarPlan issue the license?
No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. This information is a general guide, not legal advice: confirm with the office.
Sources and review date
- Laramie County Clerk, WY (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.
AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.