· Marriage licenses are issued between 8:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
· The couple, a witness and $30 (cash or check) must all be present to begin the process.
· We cannot guarantee that we will be able to complete your marriage license if you arrive at 4:30 pm. Please plan ahead. The license will take
approximately 30 minutes to complete.
To obtain a marriage license in Johnson County:
· The couple must appear in person.
· Picture ID - driver’s license, passport, military ID, school ID.
· A witness (18 or older) must also appear with the couple to attest there are no legal impediments to the parties being married.
· Both parties must be 18 years of age or older.
o Applicants who are 16 or 17 must first obtain a court order and written authorization from a father, mother, guardian or person having
care and control of the minor before a license can be issued.
o No person under the age of 16 can marry in the State of Wyoming.
The couple will both be asked to provide:
· Full legal name
· Social security number
· Current residential address
· Place of birth (State or Foreign Country/Province/State)
· Date of birth
· Race/ethnicity
· Education level
· Father’s first, middle, and last name, and the US state or foreign country of birth
· Mother’s first, middle, and maiden name, and the US state or foreign country of birth
· Date and State of Divorce, if applicable
· Date of widowhood, if applicable
Fees, Issuance & Expiration
· License fee is $30 payable by cash or check to Johnson County Clerk. No refunds.
· The license is valid in the state of Wyoming.
· The license expires one year from the date issued.
Ceremony, Officiants and Your Marriage License
· Marriage ceremonies are not performed in the Clerk’s Office.
· You must make your own arrangements with an Officiant.
· Documentation regarding the officiant’s credentials are not required, however, they must qualify by Wyoming Statute 20-1-106.
· Theremust be 2 witnesses at your ceremony (18 years or older).
· Both witnesses and the officiant are required to sign the license at the time of the ceremony.
· Marriage licenses must be returned to the County Clerk's Office within 10 days of the ceremony.
Obtaining a Copy of Your Marriage Certificate
· Johnson County provides two certified copies of a marriage license to the couple at the time the license is returned to the Clerk’s Office.
· Certified copies are issued by Wyoming Vital Statistics Services. Please visit their website for more information.
(The form is fillable online, you will have to download the form first. For any questions accessing the form please call 307-684-7555.)
