Yellowstone National Park Elopement Permit Guide

NPS Special Use Permit required. $250 non refundable application fee ($300 for Mammoth Chapel). A separate monitoring fee may be assessed about two weeks …

Permit Requirements

NPS Special Use Permit required. $250 non refundable application fee ($300 for Mammoth Chapel). A separate monitoring fee may be assessed about two weeks before the ceremony if a monitor is required. Submit the Special Use Form to yell_sup@nps.gov at least 10 business days before the ceremony; applications accepted up to 12 months in advance. Ceremonies limited to two hours including setup and photography. Audio must not exceed 60 decibels; sound amplification, altars, tents, balloons, and decorations are not allowed. Group limits vary by location: Lamar Valley 5, Two Ribbon Trail 15, Northea…

Permit required
Yes
Permit fee
$250 (general), $300 Mammoth Chapel
Maximum group size
250 people
Information last verified
April 2026
Official application
https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/weddinginfo.htm

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