| Sometimes when getting married you can get all | | | | consent and possibly a judges consent before |
| wrapped up in the planning process you forget | | | | applying. |
| about the most important document of your | | | | Minnesota does not have common law marriages. |
| wedding. The marriage license. So if you are | | | | Although, they recognize common law marriages |
| getting married in the state of Minnesota then | | | | in other states. |
| you will need to know and follow these laws and | | | | A solemnized marriage may be performed by |
| restrictions below. | | | | one of the following. The officials authorized to |
| You will need government issued picture | | | | solemnize marriages include judges, clerks of |
| identification and birth certificates. | | | | court, and licensed ministers, priests or rabbis. |
| You do not have to reside in the state of | | | | The marriage license is only valid for sixty days |
| Minnesota to apply or obtain a marriage license. | | | | and only valid in the state of Minnesota. |
| Only one applicant may appear will filling out the | | | | These are the latest laws and regulations for |
| application. Although, if you are filing for both you | | | | applying and obtaining a marriage license in the |
| should know all of there personal information. | | | | state of Minnesota. I still suggest that you call |
| Their is a 5 day waiting period when applying for | | | | your local county clerk to confirm the information |
| your marriage license in the state of Minnesota. | | | | above. Laws and regulations change periodically so |
| Their are no blood tests required. | | | | some discrepancies are possible. |
| If you are the age of 15-18 you will need parental | | | | |