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Follow the instructions and fill out the forms.

Enter a total dollar amount of $185 for the type of Special Use Permit you are requesting.

Under Permit Fee click on Permit and select Wedding.

Check which park your Special Use Permit is for.

Payment will be made at: Canyonlands and Arches NP & Natural Bridges and Hovenweep NM Special Use Permit – click on “Continue.'.

Enter 'ARCH' in the Pay.gov search window.

If additional monitoring is required, a charge of $50 per hour per employee will be assessed.Īpplicants should submit payments via Pay.gov. Administrative fees also include a minimum two-hour monitoring charge. These fees cover the costs associated with issuing a standard permit, which includes, but is not limited to, the average time it takes for processing fees, permit development, consultations with the permittee, managerial consultations and billing ($130).

This fee is based on an average time it takes to provide initial contact and consultation with permittees and initial review of a standard application or project ($55).

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Please pay via Pay.gov (instructions below) the full permit amount. Establishing tents, caterers, sound systems, tables, etc.Conducting a wedding within any cultural resource site.Releasing butterflies, doves, or any other wildlife.Use of rice, birdseed, or any non-native plant seed.Your event must comply with all other park regulations.Any wedding locations requested other than above locations will require a full compliance review.

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You must allow for free traffic flow for visitors. You may not occupy more than half of a parking lot or pull-out.You must restrict wedding activities to slick rock, dry washes, or maintained areas of the park, and you must be in compliance with all park rules and regulations.We will evaluate use of folding chairs on a case by case basis.You must provide a break of at least 10 minutes to allow for unobstructed viewing and photography by other park visitors. Your continuous time occupying the area under or immediately adjacent to any arch is limited to 10 minutes when other visitors are present.We also recommend checking our Alerts & Conditions page for current need-to-know information. You can find more information on traffic congestion and the best times to visit at our Traffic & Travel Tips page. Complex special events may require more than four weeks to process.īe aware of busy weekends and holidays when choosing dates. Do not wait until the last minute to apply for your permit. The park requires a minimum of four weeks to fully process a basic permit request. Special Use Authorization Permits must be requested by the individuals getting married and not by a third party (e.g.

Weddings may be scheduled up to one year in advance.

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Read below for information on regulations, fees, and how to apply. There are certain requirements that apply to all wedding permits. This page is for you if you are interested in holding a wedding ceremony in the park. The purpose of these permits is to ensure the protection of the park's natural and cultural resources, as well as to minimize conflicts between park visitors and your guests. Gatherings and commercial activities in national parks often require a special use permit.