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Park County Clerk
Park County Clerk: Colleen Renner
1st Deputy Clerk: Hans Odde
Park County Courthouse
1002 Sheridan Ave. Cody, WY 82414
Cody: (307) 527-8600, Powell: (307) 754-8600
Toll Free: 1 (800) 786-2844 ext 8600
Fax: (307) 527-8626
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Park County Clerk's Office
Office Duties & Responsibilites
- Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
- Record and index minutes, resolutions and agreements
- Chief Budget Officer
- Prepares the budget for adoption by County Commissioners
- Chief Elections Officer
- Shall maintain uniformity in the applications and operations of the election laws of Wyoming
- Maintain Motor Vehicle Titles
- Issue Wyoming Certificates of Titles
- File liens (bank loans) on vehicle titles
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Process and pay vouchers
- Financial administration and oversight of grants paid to the County
- County Payroll
- Maintain employee records and benefits
- County Recorder and Ex‐Officio Register of Deeds
- Record land transactions documents (deeds, mortgages etc.), subdivisions, mineral leases and mining claims and others
- Issue Wyoming Marriage Licenses
- Administer the Liquor License application process
Notices:
14TH ST. IN POWELL ON THE THIRD MONDAY AND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. THE OFFICE HOURS ARE FROM 9 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. & YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF ANY BUSINESS THAT YOU WOULD REGULARLY DO AT OUR CODY OFFICES.
CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE ABOUT NEW VEHICLE PURCHASES TO BE SURE THAT ALL TITLE PAPERWORK IS AVAILABLE IN POWELL.
| 2025 Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| January 20 & 21 | February 18 | March 17 & 18 |
| April 21 & 22 | May 19 & 20 | June 16 & 17 |
| July 21 & 22 | August 18 & 19 | September 15 & 16 |
| October 20 & 21 | November 17 & 18 | December 15 & 16 |
Budgets
Current Budget
Land Recordings & Liens
Land Department Recording Fees (including mining claims)
| Records | Fee |
|---|---|
| First Page | $12.00 |
| Each Additional Page | $3.00 |
| Instrument having more than 5 grantors or grantees of a different surname or more than five (5) claim names – each additional name. | $1.00 |
| Instrument having additional recording charge for each section (including quarter and quarter-quarter, if applicable), block, lot or track in excess of 10. | $1.00 |
| Plat | $75.00 |
| Record of Survey Map (W.S. §33-29-139) | $50.00 |
| Bond Oath and Notary Public Commission | $12.00 |
| Each Additional Page | $3.00 |
| Corner Recordation or Certificate | $5.00 |
| Military Discharge and Separation Papers | No Charge |
Lien Statements
| LIENS | FEE |
|---|---|
| State Tax Liens | $20.00 |
| Federal Tax Liens | $20.00 |
| Lien Search & Certification of filings of record and affixing the seal | $20.00 |
| Miscelaneous Liens (W.S §29-9-101 Through 102) | $12.00 |
| Each Additional Page | $3.00 |
| Certified Copies (per document) | $5.00 |
| Child Support Liens (W.S.§20-6-106(y)) | $12.00 |
| Each Additional Page | $3.00 |
Licenses
Liquor Licenses
Please contact the County Clerk for information about liquor licensing options in Park County.
New License:
- Application can be obtained from the County Clerk
- Application must be signed and notarized
- All appropriate documents must be attached
License Renewal:
- Applications must be submitted to the County Clerk
- Signatures must be notarized
- Application must have appropriate documents attached, i.e. invoices
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Licenses are obtained in person at the County Clerk’s Office. The application for a Wyoming marriage license falls under Wyoming Statutes §20-1-101 through §20-1-113.
Legal Age:
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age to apply for a marriage license without court and parental consent. Marriages involving a person who is 16 or 17 are prohibited and voidable unless a judge of a Wyoming court approves the marriage and authorizes the County Clerk to issue a license and the clerk’s office obtains authorization by a guardian in writing. Effective 2023, no person under 16 may marry in Wyoming.
Identification:
- Driver’s License, Military ID, Passport, School ID, etc.
Associated Fee:
- $30.00 in cash, check, or debit / credit card payable to the Park County Clerk.
- Certified Copies can be attained from Vital Records. (307) 777-7591
Marriage Application Questionaire
Other Information:
- This license is only valid in the State of Wyoming.
- There is no waiting period in Wyoming.
- Blood Tests are not required in Wyoming.
- The application expires one year from date of issuance if not used.
- A special use permit is required for ceremonies performed in Yellowstone National park.
Contact: Visitor Services Offices
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Who may perform a marriage in Wyoming?
(W.S. §20-1-106)
Who may solemnize marriage; form of ceremony.
(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.
The Park County Clerk’s office does not arrange for an official to perform the ceremony. Following is a list of individuals who are qualified to perform marriage ceremonies and have offered their names and contact information. Each official sets his/her own fee and schedule.
Unofficial Officiant List
| Officiant | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| *Rev. Larry Burkart | (307) 899-2590 |
| Rev. Tim Lasseter | (307) 272-8901 |
| Nikki Flowers | (307) 213 0529 |
| David Hill | (307) 527-7891 |
| *John O. Housel | (307) 250-3077 |
| *Peggy Potter | (307) 272-9316 |
| Meg Sommers | (307) 899-3863 |
| Amy Woods | (307) 272-3090 |
| *Curtis A Parsons | (307) 254-3661 |
Certificates
Certificate of Title
Certificate of Title:
Document Showing Proof of ownership of an automobile, multipurpose vehicle, motor home, trailer, scooter, etc. If you are moving in from another state, or purchased a vehicle USED from out of state, you will be required to obtain a VIN inspection before the Clerk’s office is able to transfer an out of state title into a Wyoming title. In Wyoming, VIN Inspections are performed by any law enforcement personnel with a badge, or dispatcher. The County Clerk will accept VIN inspections performed in another state, but how to acquire the VIN inspection may differ from state to state. VIN/HIN Inspection and other applicable forms are located ABOVE.
Title/Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Department Fees:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Titles | $15.00 |
| VIN/HIN and Rebuilt Inspections (W.S. §31-3-102(b)) | $10.00 |
| Statement of Amendment, Continuation or Assignment | $5.00 |
| Filing and Indexing Original Financing Statement | $20.00 |
| Each Additional Certificate of Title where lien is noted | $1.00 |
| Termination Statement (Included in Filing Fee) | No Charge |
| Partial Release | $5.00 |
| Substitution of Collateral | $5.00 |
Birth & Death Certificates
All records of births and deaths in Wyoming are held at the State Level. For more information and to request a birth certificate or death certificate please visit the following website:
Our office is unable to process requests for birth and death records. The address to submit them can be found on the forms in the website noted above.