Marriage Licenses

The Vital Records Office is now located in the Plato Building (90 Plato Blvd. W., Saint Paul, MN 55107) 

Marriage licenses must be requested in person.

• A marriage license must be purchased before getting married and must be used within six months or it will expire.
• A license purchased in Minnesota is valid only in Minnesota and cannot be used in any other state.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to obtain a license. Be prepared to present valid identification.
• Both parties must be present to apply for a marriage license. If one party cannot be present, they must provide a notarized Supplemental Marriage License Application and a completed, notarized Marriage License Application.
• Each applicant must provide: full legal name, address, telephone numbers and social security numbers (if they have one).
• Each applicant must provide their after-marriage name(s) and address.