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Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-106 • No State Pre-Filing Primary-Source Reviewed (2026-10-31)

How to officiate a wedding in Wyoming

Covers all 23 Local Marriage Recording Jurisdictions in Wyoming under Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-1-106 & 20-1-107.

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  1. Step 1 • Church Ordination ($0)
    Complete Agape Ecclesiastical Ordination for Wyoming

    Obtain your permanent Agape Registry Credential ID and printable digital Certificate of Ordination ($0, zero renewal fees).

    Sun, Nov 15, 2026
  2. 30 Days Before Ceremony
    Confirm Local Clerk Ink & Return Rules (Wyoming County Clerk)

    Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-106(a), every licensed or ordained minister of the gospel, bishop, priest, or rabbi, or other qualified person acting in accordance with the traditions or rites for the solemnization of marriage of any religion, denomination, or religious society (as well as Wyoming judges, court commissioners, and magistrates), may perform the ceremony of marriage across all 23 Wyoming counties without pre-registering credentials with the state or County Clerk. Wyoming imposes no waiting period after license issuance (licenses remain valid for 1 year), and under Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-107 the officiant must issue a certificate to the couple and return the completed marriage record to the issuing County Clerk within 10 days after the ceremony. Confirm current local fee schedules directly with the County Clerk.

    Mon, Nov 30, 2026
  3. 21 Days Before Ceremony
    Complete Couple Questionnaire & Finalize Ceremony Script

    Send the 10-question Couple Interview Link, confirm personal vows vs. repeat-after-me vows, and print your script in large altar type.

    Wed, Dec 9, 2026
  4. Waiting Period Buffer (None (Immediate))
    Couple Secures Wyoming Marriage License & Certificate

    Ensure the couple obtains their Wyoming Marriage License & Certificate early enough to clear Wyoming’s waiting period (None (Immediate)) without expiring before ceremony day.

    Wed, Dec 23, 2026
  5. Within 10 Days After Ceremony
    Return Signed Wyoming Marriage License & Certificate to Wyoming County Clerk

    Witness Rule: Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-106(b) & § 20-1-107, at least 2 attending witnesses must be physically present at the ceremony and sign the Wyoming marriage certificate.. Deliver in person or via tracked mail before Sat, Jan 9, 2027.

    Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Ceremony countdown: 60 days from today • Always confirm holiday/office closures with Wyoming County Clerk.Open Couple Interview Questionnaire →

Three separate parts of a Wyoming wedding (Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-1-106 & 20-1-107)

Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-106(a), every licensed or ordained minister of the gospel, bishop, priest, or rabbi, or other qualified person acting in accordance with the traditions or rites for the solemnization of marriage of any religion, denomination, or religious society (as well as Wyoming judges, court commissioners, and magistrates), may perform the ceremony of marriage across all 23 Wyoming counties without pre-registering credentials with the state or County Clerk. Wyoming imposes no waiting period after license issuance (licenses remain valid for 1 year), and under Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-107 the officiant must issue a certificate to the couple and return the completed marriage record to the issuing County Clerk within 10 days after the ceremony. Confirm current local fee schedules directly with the County Clerk.

Couple’s Civil Marriage Document
Wyoming Marriage License & Certificate
Recording / Issuing Office: Wyoming County Clerk
Ceremony Witness Requirement
Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-106(b) & § 20-1-107, at least 2 attending witnesses must be physically present at the ceremony and sign the Wyoming marriage certificate.
Spoken Ceremony Wording Rule
Under Wyo. Stat. § 20-1-106(b), no particular form is required, except that the parties shall solemnly declare in the presence of the magistrate or minister and the attending witnesses that they take each other as husband and wife / spouses.
Ordination Cost vs. Physical Documents
Ordination: $0. Optional physical ordination certificate & ceremony binder—Wyoming County Clerks do not require pre-ceremony clergy registration.

4 clear steps before ceremony day in Wyoming

  1. Complete free ecclesiastical ordination ($0): Apply online in under a minute to receive your Agape Registry Credential ID and printable digital certificate—with no annual renewal fees.
  2. Complete any required local clerk registration early: Confirm with the issuing Wyoming County Clerk whether they request to inspect a printed credential or have county-specific signing instructions.
  3. Prepare and rehearse the ceremony: Take our free 6-lesson first-time officiant course and customize a word-for-word script at /ceremony-scripts.
  4. Execute & return the couple’s marriage license on time: Follow Wyoming’s witness rule (under wyo. stat. § 20-1-106(b) & § 20-1-107, at least 2 attending witnesses must be physically present at the ceremony and sign the wyoming marriage certificate.) and return the signed license to the issuing Wyoming County Clerk within the statutory deadline (typically 10 days—confirm exact deadline printed on the couple’s license packet).
Official Reference: Wyoming Legislature — Title 20 Domestic Relations (Wyo. Stat. §§ 20-1-106 & 20-1-107) ↗ • Last reviewed: 2026-10-31. Educational guidance only, not formal legal representation.
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