Marriage Licenses and Certificates

​​​A marriage license is required in the state of Minnesota to authorize a couple to marry. After the ceremony, a marriage certificate is issued to the newly married couple.

Statewide marriage information available online

The Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS®) provides official marriage information statewide and directs you to the county that has the marriage record. Go to the Minnesota Official Marriage System.

For more information, contact:
Administration Center
651-438-4312
Northern Service Center
651-554-6531
Western Service Center
952-891-7144