Marriage Licenses & Certificates

As of Wednesday, November 14, 2018, you may apply for a marriage license online via the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS^(R)). To apply for a marriage license, complete and submit the online application. 

Within 90 days, both applicants need to appear in person at the Recorder's Office to sign the application, show identification, and pay the license fee. A marriage license is valid for 6 months.

Fees

Felony Convictions: Changing Your Legal Name on Your Marriage License Application

If you are a convicted felon and choose to change your name through the Marriage License Application process, there is an additional form required to be completed before your Marriage License can be issued. Minnesota Statute 259.13 requires you to state whether you have been convicted of a felony since August 1, 2000. The statute also requires a person who has committed a felony, under any state or federal law on or after that date, to serve notice of the application for a name change on the prosecuting authority.

If you have been convicted of a felony after August 1, 2000, and wish to change your name through marriage you are required to complete the Affidavit of Service (Change of Name) form (PDF).

The prosecuting authority has 30 days from the date they are served with notice of the application to object. During this 30-day period, the License Center may not grant the marriage license with the name change. The parties seeking the marriage license have the choice of whether to have the license granted without the name change or to delay the issuance of the license during the 30-day period.