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Glacier National Park

All information verified directly from the official NPS permit page · 2026

Verify before you apply: Permit fees, guest limits, and policies change. This page was verified from the official NPS permit page in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the park before submitting your application.
Permit Fee
$125 non-refundable application fee via Pay.gov
None stated
How Far in Advance
Minimum 20 business days before requested date. Applications accepted up to 1 year in advance. Processing can take many months due to high volume.

Guest Limits by Location

  • —Varies by location — see the Wedding Locations page on the NPS site
  • —Group size includes couple, officiant, photographers, videographers, and all guests

Photographer Policy

No separate CUA required. Photographer's name and contact info must be listed on the application. Photographer is counted in the group size. Note: if entering the park with a photographer only for photos (no vow exchange, no signing, no witnessed union), no permit is required at all.

What's Not Allowed

  • ×Once a permit is issued, details are final — no changes allowed
  • ×Permit must be printed and on hand day of event
  • ×Service providers must understand and abide by permit conditions
Worth Knowing

2026 construction closures at Two Medicine Valley. Apply early — processing takes much longer than the 20-business-day minimum during peak season.

Official NPS Permit Page