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Can a minor apply for a marriage license in Yellowstone County?

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In Yellowstone County, an applicant under 18 needs three things: a parent or legal guardian must sign the marriage application; the applicant must show proof of two counseling sessions held at least ten days apart with a court-approved counselor; and a District Court judge must approve and sign the application. The judge may require a conference with the applicants and guardian or guardians. Montana Code Annotated 40-1-213 sets the same test in statute and adds that the court must find the underaged party capable of assuming the responsibilities of marriage, with pregnancy alone not sufficient.

Published rule and conditions

Minor applicant rule
An applicant under 18 needs three things: a parent or legal guardian must sign the marriage application; the applicant must show proof of two counseling sessions held at least ten days apart with a court-approved counselor; and a District Court judge must approve and sign the application. The judge may require a conference with the applicants and guardian or guardians.

Montana Code Annotated 40-1-213 sets the same test in statute and adds that the court must find the underaged party capable of assuming the responsibilities of marriage, with pregnancy alone not sufficient.

Applies in some cases

Proof of two counseling sessions, ten days apart, with a court approved counselor.

Issuing office

Yellowstone County Clerk of District Court

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Official sources for this answer

  • District Court — Marriage LicenseYellowstone County Clerk of District Court - checked July 30, 2026

    $53.00 - payable by cash, money order, cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Note: If paying by credit or debit card 3% processing fee will be added to your transaction. ID – Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Montana Residents may obtain a marriage license in any county and get married in any Montana county. Marriage License is valid for 180 days from date of issuance to ceremony.

  • MCA 40-1-213. Judicial approvalMontana Legislative Services Division — Montana Code Annotated 2025 - checked July 30, 2026

    The court must require both parties to participate in a period of marriage counseling involving at least two separate counseling sessions not less than 10 days apart with a designated counselor as a condition of the order for issuance of a marriage license and a marriage certificate form under this section.

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