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To be legally married in Minnesota you have to apply for a marriage license. It doesn't matter what MN county you get your license from as long as you get married in Minnesota. You have to be married by someone authorized to perform marriages. Then you get a marriage certificate that shows you are legally married.

Each partner must provide: full legal name, address, telephone numbers and social security numbers (if they have one). Each partner must provide after-marriage name(s) and address. Fee must be paid at the time you apply for the license. Since 2016, there is no marriage waiting period in Minnesota.

You can also choose a professional officiant which could be a Justice of the Peace, Pastor, Rabbi, Imam, Swami, or other Religious Leader. Prices can vary for professional officiants; on average it can be between $300-$900.

License will be issued at appointment. Neither of you is required to be a Minnesota resident. A packet of information will be included with your license. A marriage must be witnessed by two adults (16 or older).

For a person (both Minnesota residents and non-residents) to be authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in Minnesota, the person must be at least 21 years old and must file their "officiant credentials" with a Minnesota county. Once this is done, marriages may be performed anywhere in the State of Minnesota.

Minnesota Marriage License Requirements Both partners must appear together and present a valid photo ID. The marriage ceremony must take place within the state, and once issued, your license will be valid for six months. A unique feature of Minnesota's marriage license process is its Premarital Education program.