Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Minnesota.

Application Requirement: Only one applicant need apply in person. Applicant will be required to complete all information about both applicants, including full namds, addresses, dates and places of birth, and the bride's name after marriage.

Identification requirements vary in each county. A valid driver's license or certified copy of birth certificate may be needed.

Waiting Period: 5 days.

Fees: $70. It is best to pay with cash, as some counties require 15 working days if you pay by check.

Blood Tests: No tests.

Under 18: Applicants 18 years of age may obtain a license. It is necessary to provide proof of age.

Applicants between the ages of 15 and 18 must have the consent of a parent, guardian or the judge of juvenile court.

Applicants younger than 15 needs the written consent of a parent of guardian and the consent of a juvenile court judge.

Common Law Marriage: No. However, the State does recognize common law marriages that are valid in other states.

Solemnization Authority:

Marriages may be solemnized by any of the following:

The officials authorized to solemnize marriages include judges, clerks of court, and licensed ministers, priests or rabbis. In some counties there is a court commissioner who is authorized to officiate at marriage ceremonies. There are also special provisions for marriage between members of the Bahai, Hindu, Quaker and American Indian religious groups.

Valid: License is valid for 6 months only within the state of Minnesota.