Marriage License

A marriage license allows you to get married in Minnesota and must be applied for at least FIVE (5) days before your wedding date. Your marriage license is valid for six months.

How to apply

Choose an option below to begin your application process.

Option 1: Start your marriage license application online, print and bring the receipt to any Hennepin County Service Center to complete the application process and receive your license.
Option 2: Complete (except for signatures), print and bring the marriage license application (PDF 92kb) to any Hennepin County Service Center to complete the application process and receive your license.
Option 3: Walk-in applications are welcome or you may make an appointment at any Hennepin County Service Center. You will fill out your application by hand, complete the application process and receive your license.

What to bring

EITHER the printed receipt from your online marriage application process, OR your license application (PDF 92kb)
BOTH the bride and groom, OR if one of you can't come in, the supplemental form for party not appearing (PDF 39kb)
- Signature of person not appearing must be notarized on BOTH forms
Identification such as a driver's license or state ID
If your divorce was finalized in the last 30 days - bring a certified copy of the divorce decree

Fee

$115 - regular fee
$40 - reduced fee - reduced fee license form (PDF 31kb)

Additional information

A packet of information will be given to you with your license.
A marriage must be witnessed by two adults (16 or older)
You generally cannot get married on the same day you apply, however if there is an emergency, complete and bring the five-day waiver form (PDF 27kb) with you
Your license may be used for six months anywhere in Minnesota
Minnesota Marriage License Application Statute 517.08
Get a copy of a marriage license/record
An official who marries a couple should file the marriage license with us within five days of the ceremony
Notary services are available at all Service Centers