How much is a marriage license in Minnesota?

$115. $40 with a signed statement of at least 12 hours of premarital education.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Minnesota?

None. Minnesota ended its five-day waiting period in 2016.

How long is a Minnesota marriage license valid?

Six months from the date it is issued.

Where do I apply for a marriage license in Minnesota?

Any Minnesota county — the license is valid statewide.

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Minnesota Marriage License & Records

683 marriage license filings across 61 counties in Minnesota.

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How to get a marriage license in Minnesota

Issued by: The county licensing or vital records office.
Where to apply: Any Minnesota county — the license is valid statewide.
Fee: $115. $40 with a signed statement of at least 12 hours of premarital education.
Waiting period: None. Minnesota ended its five-day waiting period in 2016.
Valid for: Six months from the date it is issued.

Checked September 2026 against Minnesota Statutes § 517.08. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. General information, not legal advice.

Minnesota marriage records by county

Hennepin CountyMinneapolis176 Dakota County121 Anoka County59 Blue Earth County22 Olmsted County21 Clay County19 St. Louis County19 Wright County18 Stearns County16 Sherburne County16 Crow Wing County13 Kandiyohi County11 Douglas County10 Goodhue County10 Steele County10 Ramsey County10 Mower County9 Isanti County8 Polk County8 Otter Tail County6 Stevens County5 Pope County5 Roseau County5 Itasca County4 Beltrami County4 Cass County4 Freeborn County4 Houston County4 Lyon County4 McLeod County4 Mille Lacs County4 Nicollet County3 Dodge County3 Wadena County3 Redwood County3 Carlton County3 Le Sueur County3 Watonwan County3 Martin County2 Renville County2 Chisago County2 Rock County2 Sibley County2 Carver County2 Faribault County2 Waseca County2 Cottonwood County2 Becker County2 Marshall County1 Yellow Medicine County1 Morrison County1 Koochiching County1 Kanabec County1 Pine County1 Red Lake County1 Rice County1 Chippewa County1 Brown County1 Benton County1 Wilkin County1 Mahnomen County1

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