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Who can perform a marriage ceremony for a license from Yellowstone County?

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In Yellowstone County, the Clerk of District Court does not perform ceremonies. Couples who would like a judge to officiate are directed to contact Justice Court on 406-256-2998. Montana also allows a couple to marry without a ceremony by filing a Declaration of Marriage with the Clerk of District Court. The Clerk publishes that the application process and the $53.00 fee are the same, and that the couple is legally married once the declaration is filed.

Published rule and conditions

Officiant and ceremony rule
The Clerk of District Court does not perform ceremonies. Couples who would like a judge to officiate are directed to contact Justice Court on 406-256-2998.

Montana also allows a couple to marry without a ceremony by filing a Declaration of Marriage with the Clerk of District Court. The Clerk publishes that the application process and the $53.00 fee are the same, and that the couple is legally married once the declaration is filed.

Official requirement

If you would like a judge to perform your ceremony, please contact Justice Court at 406-256-2998.

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.

  • Declaration of Marriage InformationYellowstone County Clerk of District Court - checked July 30, 2026

    Once a declaration of marriage is filed with the Clerk of the District Court, the couple is recognized as being legally married. The application process is the same as the application for a marriage license, and requires the same fee of $53.00.

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