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Can a minor apply for a marriage license in Hennepin County?

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Direct answer

In Hennepin County, there is no route for an applicant under 18. Minnesota law grants capacity to marry only at 18, and Hennepin County requires both applicants to be at least 18 at the time of the wedding. No parental-consent or court-authorisation alternative is published. Minnesota removed its minor-marriage provision in 2020. This differs sharply from states that still allow a 16- or 17-year-old to marry with consent.

Published rule and conditions

Minor applicant rule
There is no route for an applicant under 18. Minnesota law grants capacity to marry only at 18, and Hennepin County requires both applicants to be at least 18 at the time of the wedding. No parental-consent or court-authorisation alternative is published.

Minnesota removed its minor-marriage provision in 2020. This differs sharply from states that still allow a 16- or 17-year-old to marry with consent.

Official requirement

A person who has attained the full age of 18 years is capable in law of contracting into a civil marriage, if otherwise competent.

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.

  • Minnesota Statutes section 517.02, Persons capable of contractingMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes - checked July 26, 2026

    A person who has attained the full age of 18 years is capable in law of contracting into a civil marriage, if otherwise competent.

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