Minnesota Marriage License Locations

When and where should I apply for a marriage license in Minnesota?
In Minnesota you need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. Check with the clerk to see if there is an expiration date. Meaning if you apply to early you wouldn't want your license to expire.

Things you will need:
Proof of identification and age
Need to provide any information about previous marriages
Need to pay a nominal fee
Need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name down on the application.

A justice of the peace or a religious clergyman will need to sign the document to make it official. On your wedding day, give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.


Application Requirement:
Only one applicant need apply in person.
• Applicant will be required to complete all information about both applicants:
• Full names;
• addresses, dates and places of birth;
• Bride's name after marriage

Identification requirements vary in each county. A valid drivers license or certified copy of birth certificate may be requested.

Waiting Period:
5 days.

Fees:
$70 - It's best to take cash, as some counties require 15 working days if you pay by check.

Blood Tests:
No tests.

Under 18:
Applicants 18 years of age may obtain a license. It is necessary to provide proof of age.

• Applicants between the ages of 15 and 18 must have the consent of a parent, guardian or the judge of juvenile court.

• Applicants younger than 15 needs the written consent of a parent of guardian and the consent of a juvenile court judge.

Common Law Marriage:
No. However, the State does recognize common law marriages that are valid in other states.

Solemnization Authority:
Marriages may be solemnized by any of the following:
• The officials authorized to solemnize marriages include judges, clerks of court, and licensed ministers, priests or rabbis. In some counties there is a court commissioner who is authorized to officiate at marriage ceremonies. There are also special provisions for marriage between members of the Bahai, Hindu, Quaker and American Indian religious groups.

Valid:
License is valid for 6 months days.
The license can only be used within the State of Minnesota.

Please Note:
State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

Minnesota County Clerk's Office

Aitkin County
Aitkin, MN
218.927.7350
Anoka County
Anoka, MN
612.422.7399
Becker County
Detroit Lakes,
218.846.7304
Beltrami County
Bemidji, MN
218.759.4170
Blue Earth County
Mankato, MN
507.389.8222
Brown County
New Ulm, MN
507.233.6653
Carlton County
Carlton, MN
218.384.4281
Carver County
Chaska, MN
612.361.1930
Chippewa County
Montevideo, MN
320.269.9431
Chisago County
Senter City, MN
651.257.0438
Clay County
Moorhead, MN
218.299.5031
Clearwater County
Bagley, MN
218.694.6129
Cook County
Grand Marais, MN
218.387.3000
Cottonwood County
Windom, MN
507.831.1458
Crow Wing County
Brainerd, MN
218.828.3965
Dakota County
Hastings, MN
651.438.4355
Dodge County
Mantorville, MN
507.635.6250
Douglas County
Alexandria, MN
320.762.3877
Faribault County
Blue Earth, MN
507.526.6252
Fillmore County
Preston, MN
507.765.4701
Freeborn County
Albert Lea, MN
507.377.5130
Goodhue County
Redwing, MN
651.385.3149
Grant County
Elbow Lake, MN
218.685.4133
Hennepin County
Minneapolis, MN
612.348.8240
Houston County
Caledonia, MN
507.724.5813
Hubbard County
Park Rapids, MN
218.732.3552
Isanti County
Cambridge, MN
612.689.1191
Itasca County
Grand Rapids, MN
218.327.2856
Jackson County
Jackson, MN
507.847.2580
Kanabec County
Mora, MN
320.679.6466
Kandiyohi County
Willmar, MN
320.231.6223
Kittson County
Hallock, MN
218.843.2842
Koochiching County
Falls, MN
218.283.6290
Lac Qui Parle County
Madison, MN
320.598.3724
Lake County
Two Harbors, MN
218.834.8347
Lake Of The Woods County
Baudette, MN
218.634.1902
Le Suer County
Le Center, MN
507.357.2251
Lincoln County
Ivanhoe, MN
507.694.1360
Lyon County
Marshall, MN
507.537.6722
Mahnomen County
Mahnomen, MN
218.935.2251
Martin County
Fairmont, MN
507.238.3213
Mc Leod County
Glencoe, MN
320.864.1327
Meeker County
Litchfield, MN
320.693.5440
Mille Lacs County
Milaca, MN
320.983.8308
Morrison County
Little Falls, MN
320.632.0146
Mower County
Austin, MN
507.437.9446
Murray County
Slayton, MN
507.836.6148
Nicollet County
St Peter, MN
507.931.6800
Nobles County
Worthington, MN
507.372.8236
Norman County
Ada, MN
218.784.4422
Olmsted County
Rochester, MN
507.285.8191
Otter Tail County
Fergus Falls, MN
218.739.2271
Pennington County
Thief River Fall, MN
218.683.7027
Pine County
Pine City, MN
612.629.6781
Pipestone County
Pipestone, MN
507.825.6755
Pope County
Glenwood, MN
320.634.5723
Ramsey County
St Paul, MN
651.266.2050
Redwood County
Redwood Falls, MN
507.637.8330
Renville County
Olivia, MN
320.523.3669
Rice County
Faribault, MN
507.332.6114
Rock County
Luverne, MN
507.283.5014
Roseaw County
Roseau, MN
218.463.2061
Scott County
Shakopee, MN
612.496.8143
Sherburn County
Elk River, MN
612.241.2915
Sibley County
Gaylord, MN
507.237.4079
St Louis County
Duluth, MN
218.726.2677
Stearns County
St Cloud, MN
320.656.3855
Steele County
Owatonna, MN
507.444.7450
Stevens County
Morris, MN
320.589.7414
Swift County
Benson, MN
320.843.3377
Todd County
Long Prairie, MN
320.732.4428
Traverse County
Wheaton, MN
320.563.4622
Wabasha County
Wabasha, MN
651.565.3623
Wadena County
Wadena, MN
218.631.7622
Waseca County
Waseca, MN
507.835.0670
Washington County
Stillwater, MN
651.430.6755
Watonwan County
St James, MN
507.375.3341
Wilkin County
Breckenridge, MN
218.643.4012
Winona County
Winona, MN
507.457.6340
Wright County
Buffalo, MN
612.682.7357
Yellow Medicine County
Granite Falls, MN
320.564.2529
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