Minnesota - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Go to the county clerk office.
2. Present and submit documents required.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

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Required Documents

• valid identification document
• divorce decree (if applicable)

Office Locations & Contacts

Minnesota County Clerk's Office: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/minnesota/#counties

Minnesota Department of Health
Attention: Office of the State Registrar
717 Delaware St SE
P.O. Box 9441
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9441
Phone: (612) 676-5120
Fax: (612) 331-5776

Eligibility

• The applicants must be of legal age, 18 years old and above.

Fees

Marriage license fee:

• $115 (if the couple were not able to complete the premarital education)
• $40 (if the couple has completed at least 12 hours of premarital education)

Validity

The marriage license is valid for 6 months and cannot be used in other state.

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Processing Time

There is a 5 day waiting period before you can pick up the license.

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Instructions

• Applicants should appear in person for the processing of the marriage license application. They can appear at different times on the same day.
• The marriage license must be purchased before getting married.

Required Information

• full legal name
• address
• date and place of birth
• telephone numbers
• social security numbers

Need for the Document

Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Minnesota.

Information which might help

The premarital education must be provided by a licensed or ordained minister or the minister's designee, a person authorized to solemnize marriages under Minnesota Statutes, section 517.18, or a person authorized to practice marriage and family therapy under Minnesota Statutes, section 148B.33. The education must include the use of premarital inventory and the teaching of communication and conflict management skills.

The parties must submit a signed and dated statement from the person who provided the premarital education confirming that it was received to qualify for the reduced fee.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Minnesota Marriage License: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/minnesota/

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