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Minnesota MN Wedding Officiants
Marriage license Laws in the state of Minnesota, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Minnesota marriage laws before filling out the Minnesota marriage license form.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also 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 on the application.
And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Minnesota.
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: $110.00 or $40.00 if you have a Premarital Education Confirmation Statement (PDF - 50 KB). 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.
It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.
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.
To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com. Please include the state and county information.
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Minnesota County Clerk's Office
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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 Cass County Walker, MN 218.547.3300 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 Marshall County Warren, MN 218.745.4921 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 Austinn, 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 Red Lake County Red Lake Falls, MN 218.253.2997 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 763. 682. 7509 Yellow Medicine County Granite Falls, MN 320.564.2529 |
To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com. Please include the state and county information.