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Who can apply: Both applicants are required to be present.

Age requirement: 18 or older.

Fee (Non-Refundable):

• Application - $115.00
• Application for a Reduced Marriage Fee with Educator’s Statement - $40.00

See link below for Educator’s Statement Requirements.

Please note additional fees are required under certain circumstances. See “Other Information”.

Identification: A current valid ID is required to apply. An acceptable form of ID is a driver’s license, passport, government issued identification card or a tribal ID card.

Social Security numbers: Social security numbers are required on the application form. We do not need your social security card. (If you do not have a social security number, you will be required to certify that on the application form.)

Felony:  As of August 1, 2023, you will no longer be able to change your name at the time of application. 

Previous marriage: If either applicant has been married before the following information is required on the application form:

• Marriage ended by death - date of death, the city and state where the death occurred.
• Marriage ended by divorce – date the divorce was finalized, the city, county and state it took place in.

License issuance: The license is issued the same day you apply (unless you have a felony since August 1st, 2000 and are changing your name).

License validity: The license is good for six months and is only good in the State of Minnesota.

Other information:

• Please allow approximately 30 minutes of time when applying for a marriage license.
• We accept cash, check or credit cards. (There will be a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions.)
• The marriage license is valid for six months.
• Birth Certificates are not required to apply for a Marriage License.
• Additional fees are required at the time of application if any of the following circumstances apply:
• Consent to marry a minor;
• Felony applicants changing name;
• Supplemental indenture form required;
• Guardianship;
• Marriage license is lost, destroyed or amended.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pine County Recorder’s Office at (320) 591-1642.