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Is a Social Security number required in Hennepin County?

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Direct answer

In Hennepin County, each applicant who has a Social Security number must give it on the application. An applicant without one certifies that on the application by checking a box. The number is reported to the Minnesota Department of Health and kept private.

Published rule and conditions

Social Security number rule
Each applicant who has a Social Security number must give it on the application. An applicant without one certifies that on the application by checking a box. The number is reported to the Minnesota Department of Health and kept private.
Official requirement

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

Issuing office

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

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Official sources for this answer

  • 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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