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Do both applicants have to appear in Hennepin County?

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Direct answer

No. The applicants do not both have to appear under the published rule in Hennepin County. Hennepin County publishes three routes. Both applicants may appear together; one may appear alone if the absent partner's signature on the application and on the party-not-appearing form is notarised and a copy of their proof of age is brought; or neither appears, using the mail-in remote route with notarised supplemental forms. The name on the proof-of-age document must match the name on the application.

Published rule and conditions

Applicant appearance rule
No

Hennepin County publishes three routes. Both applicants may appear together; one may appear alone if the absent partner's signature on the application and on the party-not-appearing form is notarised and a copy of their proof of age is brought; or neither appears, using the mail-in remote route with notarised supplemental forms. The name on the proof-of-age document must match the name on the application.

Official requirement

If both applicants can't come in together to apply, complete and bring the party not appearing form (PDF, 1MB). The signature of the person not appearing must be notarized.

Issuing office

Hennepin County Service Centers, Director of Licensing (County Registrar)

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage licenseHennepin County - checked July 26, 2026

    You don't have to be a Minnesota resident. Your marriage license: Is valid for 6 months. Can only be used to get married in Minnesota. Will be issued when you pay. Regular fee $125 Reduced fee $50 You may qualify if you've completed 12 hours of premarital education. There are three ways to apply for a marriage license: Both people go to the service center in person. One person goes to the service center in person. Nobody goes to the service center in person – remote option.

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