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Are witnesses required for a marriage in Hennepin County?

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Direct answer

In Hennepin County, at least two witnesses aged 16 or older must be present at the ceremony and sign the marriage certificate. For a civil ceremony at a Hennepin County service centre, the couple must bring their own two witnesses.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage ceremony witness rule
At least two witnesses aged 16 or older must be present at the ceremony and sign the marriage certificate.

For a civil ceremony at a Hennepin County service centre, the couple must bring their own two witnesses.

Official requirement

Arrange for 2 witnesses 16 years or older to come to the ceremony with you.

Issuing office

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

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage ceremonyHennepin County - checked July 26, 2026

    You must have a Minnesota marriage license and certificate not older than 6 months. You can apply for your marriage license on the same day as your ceremony, but it must be a separate appointment. Arrange for 2 witnesses 16 years or older to come to the ceremony with you. Ceremony fee $45 - non-refundable. Translation services can be requested. Family members aren't allowed to translate.

  • Minnesota Statutes section 517.10, Certificate; witnessesMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes - checked July 26, 2026

    The certificate shall also contain the signatures of the applicants' legal names after marriage and at least two of the witnesses present at the civil marriage who shall be at least 16 years of age. The person solemnizing the civil marriage shall immediately make a record of such civil marriage, and file such certificate with the local registrar of the county in which the license was issued within five days after the ceremony.

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