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How can you pay the marriage license fee in Hennepin County?

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Direct answer

For Hennepin County, the published answer is Cash — in-person transactions only, Check payable to Hennepin County Treasurer, Money order payable to Hennepin County Treasurer, and Credit or debit card in person or over the phone: Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, American Express. A 2.49% charge applies to card payments for non-DVS transactions. A returned or stopped check costs $30. The remote mail-in route accepts only a check or money order.

Published rule and conditions

Accepted payment methods
  • Cash — in-person transactions only
  • Check payable to Hennepin County Treasurer
  • Money order payable to Hennepin County Treasurer
  • Credit or debit card in person or over the phone: Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, American Express

A 2.49% charge applies to card payments for non-DVS transactions. A returned or stopped check costs $30. The remote mail-in route accepts only a check or money order.

Official requirement

We accept the following types of payment for services: Cash for in-person transactions only

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.

  • Service centersHennepin County - checked July 26, 2026

    Payment options We accept the following types of payment for services: Cash for in-person transactions only. Check made payable to Hennepin County Treasurer. You'll be charged $30 for a stop payment or cancelled check. Money order made payable to Hennepin County Treasurer. Credit or debit cards for in person and over the phone: Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, and American Express are accepted. A 2.49% charge for all other transactions.

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