A marriage license issued from Scott County is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance and can be used anywhere in the state of Minnesota. First, complete the online form and save the Order Number at the end of the process.Enter your title such as pastor, wedding officiant, ordained minister, etc. On the certificate – Do not use your name as your title. Complete and submit the online application. Use the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS) to apply for a marriage license. An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the signature of a public official or a notary public on a document for use in another country. There is a 2-step process to obtain a marriage license. Step 1: Complete eMarriage Application online at home or use our computers in the public records room. In most cases, both parties must be present at the time of application, but there are​ exceptions.