Requirements Applicants must be 18 years of age to obtain a license (without parental consent). Both parties must be present to apply for a marriage license. Each applicant must provide: full legal name, address, telephone numbers and social security numbers (if they have one).
In Minnesota, common law marriage doesn't exist. It was abolished in 1941. No matter how long you live with someone in this state or how often you tell people you're married, a common law marriage cannot be established in Minnesota.
Requirements Applicants must be 18 years of age to obtain a license (without parental consent). Both parties must be present to apply for a marriage license. Each applicant must provide: full legal name, address, telephone numbers and social security numbers (if they have one).
A marriage packet will be issued immediately to the parties and the marriage may occur on the same day.
For an ordained person (both Minnesota residents and non-residents) to be authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in Minnesota, the person must be at least 21 years old and must file their "credentials of license or ordination" with a Minnesota county (MN Statute 517.05).
A marriage packet will be issued immediately to the parties and the marriage may occur on the same day.
Marriage Apply for a marriage license. Have a wedding ceremony. Get documentation of a marriage. File a marriage certificate. Correct marriage record information. File marriage officiant credentials.
Marriage Licenses Full legal names. Address and state of residence. Date and place of birth. Information about any previous marriages. Full names of the parties after marriage. Your Social Security number. Information about any felony convictions on or after August 1, 2000.