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

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In Laramie County, an applicant aged 16 or 17 needs the written consent of a guardian, proved by a competent witness, and a Wyoming court order authorizing the marriage and directing the Clerk to issue the license. No one under 16 may marry, and no person authorized to perform marriages in Wyoming may perform a ceremony for anyone under 16. An applicant aged 16 or 17 who meets the requirements for the right to contract under W.S. 14-1-102, or who holds a declaration of emancipation under W.S. 14-1-203, may marry without a judge's authorization or anyone else's consent. The Clerk's wording is narrower than the statute: W.S. 20-1-102(c) accepts verbal consent if the parent, guardian or person having care of the applicant is present and written consent only if they are absent, while the Clerk's page asks for written consent in either case. The parents or guardians apply for the court order to the judge in the county where the 16- or 17-year-old lives.

Published rule and conditions

Minor applicant rule
An applicant aged 16 or 17 needs the written consent of a guardian, proved by a competent witness, and a Wyoming court order authorizing the marriage and directing the Clerk to issue the license. No one under 16 may marry, and no person authorized to perform marriages in Wyoming may perform a ceremony for anyone under 16. An applicant aged 16 or 17 who meets the requirements for the right to contract under W.S. 14-1-102, or who holds a declaration of emancipation under W.S. 14-1-203, may marry without a judge's authorization or anyone else's consent.

The Clerk's wording is narrower than the statute: W.S. 20-1-102(c) accepts verbal consent if the parent, guardian or person having care of the applicant is present and written consent only if they are absent, while the Clerk's page asks for written consent in either case. The parents or guardians apply for the court order to the judge in the county where the 16- or 17-year-old lives.

Applies in some cases

Applicants who are 16 or 17 must have written consent of a guardian and a competent witness, and a Wyoming court order. No person shall marry who is under the age of 16 years.

Issuing office

Laramie County Clerk's Office

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesLaramie County Clerk's Office - checked July 30, 2026

    You may apply for your license at the Laramie County Clerk’s office. Wyoming marriage licenses can only be used in the state of Wyoming and expire one year from the date of issuance. There is no waiting period or residency requirement to obtain a license. Marriage licenses are issued by appointment only Monday through Friday (excluding legal holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Couples must appear in person and present a current (unexpired) photo ID. Marriage license and first official certificate $30.00. Payable by cash, check, debit or credit card (convenience fees applicable). Within 10 days after the ceremony, return the completed license to the issuing County Clerk's office.

  • Wyoming Statutes, Title 20 — Domestic Relations (Chapter 1, Article 1: Creation of Marriage)Wyoming Legislature, Legislative Service Office - checked July 30, 2026

    20-1-103(a): Before solemnization of any marriage in this state, a marriage license shall be obtained from a Wyoming county clerk. 20-1-103(b): Application for a marriage license shall be made by one (1) of the parties to the marriage before the license is issued. ... the county clerk shall ascertain ... the social security numbers of the parties who have valid social security numbers ... except for the social security numbers which shall be provided to the state office of vital records and not made a part of the county public record. 20-1-103(d): A marriage license obtained from a Wyoming county clerk shall expire one (1) year from the date the license was issued if the parties have not solemnized the marriage. The expiration date shall be shown on the marriage license. Upon expiration of a marriage license, the parties shall apply for and obtain a new marriage license before solemnization of their marriage in this state. 20-1-102(a): At the time of marriage the parties shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age except as otherwise provided. No person shall marry who is under the age of sixteen (16) years. 20-1-105(a): If any county clerk refuses to issue a license to marry, or in case of circumstances arising which would necessitate the waiver of any one (1) or more of the requirements of W.S. 20-1-102 and 20-1-103(b) and (c), either applicant for the license may apply to the district court of the county for the issuance of a license without compliance with one (1) or more of those requirements. 20-1-106(b): In the solemnization of marriage no particular form is required, except that the parties shall solemnly declare in the presence of the person performing the ceremony and at least two (2) attending witnesses ... 20-1-107(b): The county clerk of each county in the state shall record all returns of marriages in a book kept for that purpose within one (1) month after receipt. No waiting period appears anywhere in Chapter 1, Article 1.

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