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1. Where do I go to vote on election day?

Voting Centers

On Election Day during a Primary or General Election, you may vote at any one of the following Vote Centers from 7 a.m to 7 p.m. regardless of where you live in Teton County:

• Teton County Library (Also used during special elections)
  125 Virginian Lane
  Jackson, WY 83002
• Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center (Also used during special elections)
  155 E Gill Avenue
  Jackson, WY 83002
• Old Wilson Schoolhouse Community Center (Also used during special elections)
  5655 Main Street
  Wilson, WY 83014
• Teton County Weed and Pest Building
  7575 US-89
  Jackson, WY 83002
• Alta Branch Library                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           50 Alta School Road
  Alta, WY 83414

2. How can I vote absentee?

ABSENTEE VOTING

To insure that all registered voters have the opportunity to cast their ballot, Wyoming allows voters to vote by absentee - for any reason. A qualified elector may apply for an absentee ballot either in person, in writing, by e-mail, or by telephone at anytime during the calendar year in which the election is held, but not on the day of the election.

Voting at the Absentee Voting Place

Additionally, Teton County has an absentee polling place that is located in the basement of the Teton County Administration Building at 200 S Willow St, Jackson, WY 83001. All qualified electors wishing to vote in person by absentee may vote at the absentee polling site for both the Primary and General elections.  

The absentee polling site is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Primary, General, and Special elections. Please keep in mind that the absentee polling site is not open on Election Day. You must vote at a designated vote center on Election Day.

Other Ways to Absentee Vote

If you are unable to vote in person at the absentee polling site, you can request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you. Beginning in January of each election cycle, you may request an absentee ballot by calling us at 307-733-4430, or complete the request for Wyoming absentee ballot form (PDF) and email to elections@tetonwyo.org. Calling or emailing us is the best way to ensure there is enough time to mail your ballot. 

You can also mail or drop of the form in person to the Administration Building or by mailing it too:

USPS:
Teton County Clerk
P.O. Box 1727
Jackson, WY, 83001

UPS or FEDEX:
Teton County Clerk
200 S Willow St
Jackson, WY 83001

If you would like someone to pick up an absentee ballot for you, please make sure that you complete the section on the absentee ballot request form which designates who will pick up your ballot.

Deadline of Receiving Ballots

All absentee ballots must be received in the Clerk`s Office by 7 p.m. on the day of the Election to be counted.

3. How do I obtain a marriage license?

Obtaining a Marriage License

To obtain a marriage license in Wyoming, couples must appear in person at 200 S Willow St, Jackson, WY 83001, be 18 years of age or older, and present a picture ID - Driver's License, Passport, Military ID, School ID. If you are 16 or 17, a signed written consent of the father, mother, guardian or person having the care and control of the minor. The written consent shall be proved by the testimony of at least 1 competent witness. If you are 15 or younger, a Judge’s court order is required.

Both individuals should complete a marriage license form (PDF) and bring it, along with their photo ID, to the County Clerk's Office to obtain a Marriage License. You will be asked to give your:

• Current residential address
• Date of birth
• Father’s first, middle, and last name, and the state or foreign country he was born
• Mother’s first, middle, and maiden last name, and the state or foreign country she was born
• Place of birth (State or Foreign Country)
• Social security number

License Fee

The License fee is $30 payable by cash, check, debit or credit card ($1.50 service fee will apply if using a card). Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. 

Waiting Period

There is no waiting period in Wyoming. Blood tests are not required in Wyoming. A Wyoming marriage license can only be used in the State of Wyoming. The application expires one year from the date of issuance.  

Officiants

Marriage ceremonies are not performed in our office, or at the  courthouse. You must make your own arrangements to have an Officiant  perform your ceremony. View a list of local officiants (PDF). If you are bringing someone with you to perform your ceremony, that's okay!  We do not require documentation regarding their credentials, however, they must qualify by statute:

Who may solemnize marriage; form of ceremony per Wyoming State Statute 20-1-106: 

• (a)  Every district or circuit court judge, district court commissioner, supreme court justice, magistrate and 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, may perform the ceremony of marriage in this state.
• (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 that they take each other as husband and wife.

 

Obtaining a Certified Copy of Your Marriage License

Certified copies of a marriage license are normally needed when changing a name, adding someone to your insurance, etc. Certified copies are issued by Wyoming Vital Statistics Services. Please visit their website for more information: https://health.wyo.gov/admin/vitalstatistics/certificates/