Billings, MT

Billings, MT marriage license and courthouse wedding guide

Last updated: 2026 • Official Source ↗

Quick answer

Billings: For Billings, the listed marriage license fee is $53. The waiting period is 30 Minutes, and the license is valid for 180 Days. Use the official source before applying, because local offices can change fees, appointments, and ceremony rules.

License Fee

$53

Wait Time

30 Minutes

Valid For

180 Days
Ranked #40 of 97 by lowest listed cost, below the $64 average

Billings marriage license cost and wait time

Billings's listed marriage license fee is $53. The waiting period is 30 Minutes, and the legal document or notice path has a 180 Days planning window. Compared with the US city average of $64, Billings is $11 below average and ranks 40 of 97 for lowest listed cost.

Courthouse or city hall wedding in Billings

If you are searching for a courthouse wedding in Billings, start with the marriage license or required legal paperwork. Civil ceremony appointments, city hall options, officiants, and return rules are handled locally, so confirm ceremony availability with the official office before choosing a date.

Official details can change without much notice. Treat this as a planning guide and verify with the linked office before you apply.

How to get married in Billings, MT

Start by confirming eligibility, gathering the documents listed below, and applying through the official marriage license path. In Billings, MT, the listed fee is $53, the waiting period is 30 minutes, and the document or notice path is valid for 180 Days.

Marriage license in Montana

Billings, MT follows the marriage license rules for Montana. The city guide below focuses on local office details, documents, timing, and ceremony planning, while the linked official source should be checked before you apply.

Billings planning questions covered

Use these topics to check the legal step, ceremony choice, timing, records and proof before a courthouse, city hall, or civil wedding appointment.

Billings Montana marriage licensehow to get married in BillingsBillings courthouse weddingBillings city hall wedding cost

Overview

The District Court Clerk's office is responsible for issuing marriage licenses in Yellowstone County, Montana. Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment, and should plan for at least thirty minutes for the issuance of their license. Licenses must be started by 4:30 p.m.

1

Requirements

2

Process

01

Begin Application

Start the Marriage License Application process online.

02

Schedule Appointment

Make an appointment online or by calling 406-256-2869, or email erobey@yellowstonecountymt.gov.

03

Visit the Clerk's Office

Go to the District Court Clerk's office at Courts - Rm 702, 703, 704, 217 N. 27th St., Billings, MT 59101.

04

Ceremony

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

How Billings compares

CityLicense FeeWait Time
Billings$5330 Minutes
Columbia, MO$51no waiting period
Springfield, MO$51no waiting period
Columbus, GA$56no waiting period
Hartford, CT$50no waiting period

Newly expanded courthouse wedding guides

These recently added city guides now feed the homepage search, fee graphs, country hubs, state pages, money pages, sitemap and internal links.

?

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a marriage license in Billings?

The listed marriage license fee for Billings is $53. Fees can change, so verify the amount with the official office before applying.

How long does it take to get a marriage license in Billings?

Billings: The waiting period is 30 Minutes. If you are planning a civil or courthouse wedding, build that timing into your date planning.

Can you have a courthouse wedding in Billings?

Courthouse, city hall, or civil ceremony availability depends on the local office. The marriage license or required legal paperwork is the first step; use the official source to confirm ceremony appointments and local rules.

What if I need a judge to perform my ceremony?

Contact Justice Court at 406-256-2998.

What forms of payment are accepted?

Cash, money order, cashier's check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. A 3% processing fee will be added to credit/debit card transactions.

Where is the District Court Clerk's office located?

Courts - Rm 702, 703, 704, 217 N. 27th St., Billings, MT 59101