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How is a completed marriage license returned in Hennepin County?

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Direct answer

In Hennepin County, the officiant must file the completed marriage certificate with Hennepin County within 5 days of the ceremony, using the pre-addressed envelope supplied with the license. The applicants, the witnesses and the officiant must all sign it. The county returns a certified marriage certificate once the record has been filed.

Published rule and conditions

Return and recording rule
The officiant must file the completed marriage certificate with Hennepin County within 5 days of the ceremony, using the pre-addressed envelope supplied with the license. The applicants, the witnesses and the officiant must all sign it. The county returns a certified marriage certificate once the record has been filed.
Official requirement

The officiant must file the marriage certificate with us within 5 days of the ceremony.

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 officiantsHennepin County - checked July 26, 2026

    To be able to perform marriage ceremonies in Minnesota, file your credentials with us. You must be at least 21 years old to perform marriage ceremonies in Minnesota. Fee $45. The officiant must file the marriage certificate with us within 5 days of the ceremony. The applicants, witnesses, and officiant must sign the certificate.

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