Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in Colorado.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: June, July & August (avg 64°F) · golden hour in July: ~7:36 PM–8:36 PM
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Bessies Falls, Adams Lake & Bridal Veil Falls
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × Colorado's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System. Golden hour: computed for the county seat, mid-month.
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Elope-friendlyno waiting period — marry the same day you get the license · no witnesses required · self-uniting licenses available (no officiant legally required — though we know where you can find one)
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
Colorado accepts online ordinations and also allows self-solemnizing marriages. Verify with the county clerk.
Colorado allows ordained ministers and self-solemnization (couples can marry themselves). Very ordination-friendly.
Colorado Rev. Stat. § 14-2-109Garfield County Clerk's Office
109 8th St, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Garfield County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (970) 945-2377 and confirm that Garfield County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the Garfield County clerk within 63 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Garfield County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. Colorado accepts online ordinations and also allows self-solemnizing marriages. Verify with the county clerk.
No — Garfield County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
None — no witnesses are required to sign the marriage license in Garfield County, Colorado.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 63 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
Garfield County Clerk's Office — 109 8th St, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 — phone (970) 945-2377.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.