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Minnesota Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 87 counties in Minnesota, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Aitkin5 days
Anoka5 days
Becker5 days
Beltrami5 days
Benton5 days
Big Stone5 days
Blue Earth5 days
Brown5 days
Carlton5 days
Carver5 days
Cass5 days
Chippewa5 days
Chisago5 days
Clay5 days
Clearwater5 days
Cook5 days
Cottonwood5 days
Crow Wing5 days
Dakota5 days
Dodge5 days
Douglas5 days
Faribault5 days
Fillmore5 days
Freeborn5 days
Goodhue5 days
Grant5 days
Hennepin5 days
Houston5 days
Hubbard5 days
Isanti5 days
Itasca5 days
Jackson5 days
Kanabec5 days
Kandiyohi5 days
Kittson5 days
Koochiching5 days
Lac qui Parle5 days
Lake5 days
Lake of the Woods5 days
Le Sueur5 days
Lincoln5 days
Lyon5 days
McLeod5 days
Mahnomen5 days
Marshall5 days
Martin5 days
Meeker5 days
Mille Lacs5 days
Morrison5 days
Mower5 days
Murray5 days
Nicollet5 days
Nobles5 days
Norman5 days
Olmsted5 days
Otter Tail5 days
Pennington5 days
Pine5 days
Pipestone5 days
Polk5 days
Pope5 days
Ramsey5 days
Red Lake5 days
Redwood5 days
Renville5 days
Rice5 days
Rock5 days
Roseau5 days
St. Louis5 days
Scott5 days
Sherburne5 days
Sibley5 days
Stearns5 days
Steele5 days
Stevens5 days
Swift5 days
Todd5 days
Traverse5 days
Wabasha5 days
Wadena5 days
Waseca5 days
Washington5 days
Watonwan5 days
Wilkin5 days
Winona5 days
Wright5 days
Yellow Medicine5 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, officiants typically have 5 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Minnesota?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Minnesota. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Minnesota?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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