Marriage

Marriage License Application Information

You may now apply online at https://moms.mn.gov/application in our computer room
or on your own device!


  • Applications are accepted form 8:00am to 4:00 pm daily. Couples can complete an on-line application at the Recorders Office, by using your home computer and or mobile device by completing and submitting the application here.
  • Completing the online application is the first step in applying for a marriage license. BOTH APPLICANTS must then appear at the Recorders office within 90 days of completing the online part of the application to finish applying for the marriage license and paying the appropriate fee(s).  Office staff can access the portal and retrieve the application for completion of processing, you do not need to print the application.
  • You MUST have a marriage license purchased before getting married. The license is only valid within the geographical boundaries of Minnesota. To avoid expiration, the license must be used within six (6) months. There are no refunds for unused licenses.
  • To obtain a marriage license YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE. Be prepared to present valid identification and provide social security number(s).
  • You MUST provide information about any felony convictions on or after August 1, 2000. No blood test or physical is required.
  • If you have been previously married and are divorced you must provide the divorce date, place of termination and court where terminated. If you are widowed please provide the date and city/county of death.

 

FEES
$115.00 Without premarital education statement
$40.00 With a completed and signed Educator's Statement of premarital education presented at the time of application.

 

ADDITIONAL FEES
$20.00 Absent Marriage Applicant Fee
$20.00 Marriage License Re-issue/Re-place


***NO OUT OF STATE CHECKS ACCEPTED***

Additional Information
Educators Statement Form
Marriage Certificate Request Form
Marriage License Application
MOMS Statewide Marriage Index

 
NOTICE: APPLICANTS MUST ARRIVE IN OUR OFFICE PRIOR TO 4:00PM TO COMPLETE THE
MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS