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What identification is required for a marriage license in Hennepin County?

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Direct answer

For Hennepin County, the published answer is Proof of age for each applicant — a driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate, The name on the proof-of-age document must match the name on the marriage license application, Remote (mail) route: a copy of a proof-of-age document for each applicant must be enclosed with the mailed application, and One-applicant route: the appearing partner must bring a copy of a document proving the age of the partner who is not appearing. Hennepin County does not publish a complete accepted-document list on the web page. It states that the full list appears on the confirmation screen and in the confirmation email after the online applicant-information form is submitted. The paper application records only that proof of age was checked by staff.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • Proof of age for each applicant — a driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate
  • The name on the proof-of-age document must match the name on the marriage license application
  • Remote (mail) route: a copy of a proof-of-age document for each applicant must be enclosed with the mailed application
  • One-applicant route: the appearing partner must bring a copy of a document proving the age of the partner who is not appearing

Hennepin County does not publish a complete accepted-document list on the web page. It states that the full list appears on the confirmation screen and in the confirmation email after the online applicant-information form is submitted. The paper application records only that proof of age was checked by staff.

Official requirement

Identification such as a driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate. See the confirmation screen or email for a full list.

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.

  • Marriage license application (form HC 2910)Hennepin County, Director of Licensing - checked July 26, 2026

    LICENSE VALID FOR SIX MONTHS FROM DATE OF ISSUE – NO REFUNDS. NOTICE: Marriage must be performed within the geographical borders of Minnesota. (MN Statutes 517.07). How was last marriage terminated? Death Dissolution Annulment. Complete date of last termination. County, State & Court of termination. Previous married name. For the collection of social security numbers: if you have a social security number you are required by state and federal law to provide it. I certify that I do not have a Social Security number (check box). Proof of age ID checked. The form prints no fee amount.

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