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

622 marriage license filings across 61 counties in Minnesota. 103 were filed in the last 30 days, across 35 counties still reporting.

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

Dakota County20 in 30d Hennepin County17 in 30d Anoka County7 in 30d Clay County5 in 30d Wright County5 in 30d St. Louis County4 in 30d Mower County4 in 30d Stearns County3 in 30d Crow Wing County3 in 30d Kandiyohi County3 in 30d Olmsted County2 in 30d Goodhue County2 in 30d Douglas County2 in 30d Otter Tail County2 in 30d Roseau County2 in 30d Cass County2 in 30d Carlton County2 in 30d Blue Earth County1 in 30d Isanti County1 in 30d Freeborn County1 in 30d Houston County1 in 30d Lyon County1 in 30d Watonwan County1 in 30d Dodge County1 in 30d McLeod County1 in 30d Wadena County1 in 30d Nicollet County1 in 30d Itasca County1 in 30d Becker County1 in 30d Chisago County1 in 30d Faribault County1 in 30d Martin County1 in 30d Waseca County1 in 30d Yellow Medicine County1 in 30d Wilkin County1 in 30d Sherburne County12 Ramsey County10 Polk County8 Steele County8 Pope County5 Stevens County5 Beltrami County4 Le Sueur County3 Redwood County3 Carver County2 Cottonwood County2 Mille Lacs County2 Renville County2 Sibley County2 Rock County1 Pine County1 Morrison County1 Benton County1 Marshall County1 Mahnomen County1 Koochiching County1 Kanabec County1 Chippewa County1 Brown County1 Red Lake County1 Rice County1

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