The application asks for

• Full Names
• Addresses
• Dates of birth
• State or foreign country where each person was born
  County where each person lives
• Social security numbers
• The names the bride and groom want after marriage
• If previously married, the date (mm/dd/yy) the last marriage was terminated
• If previously married, the city, county and state where the marriage was terminated

$115 (check, cash, or money order only) is payable at the time of applying or $40 if the couple has obtained pre-marital education as per Minnesota Statute and brings in a signed and dated statement.  The statement must be on church or trainer's letterhead & the trainer's signature notarized.  The signed statement must be submitted at the time the marriage license is applied for or the full marriage license fee will be due.  There are NO REFUNDS on the fees charged for a marriage license.

In the state of Minnesota there is a five-business-day waiting period after you apply for the license before the marriage may take place, although a waiver may be applied for through the Court Administrator's office after completing the application. The license must be used within six months, and may be used anywhere in Minnesota.

Ministers of any religious denomination, before they are authorized to solemnize a marriage, must file a copy of their credentials of license or ordination in any county in Minnesota. There is no charge to file a copy of ministerial credentials. A copy of credentials may be sent to this office in person, by mail or fax.