Marriage License/Marriage Certificate

Effective December 29, 2020, anyone needing the following services will need to make an appointment using the Olmsted County online check-in system.

• Vital records: birth, marriage, and death certificates
• Notary
• Ministry credentials (ordination)

Marriage License

Congratulations! Let's make sure everything is in order for the big day.

1. Read all these steps first!

Because we are using physical distancing to help keep people safe, our process has changed.

Read the following instructions all the way through before you begin.

2. Attend pre-marital education (Optional)

Premarital education requirements

Parties must submit a signed, notarized, and dated educator's statement from the person who provided the premarital education.

The educator's statement must have specific wording and must be on their business letterhead stationery.

3. Complete and submit the online application

Use the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS) to apply for a marriage license.

4. Both parties need to come to our office

Up to 90 days in advance, come to the office to sign the license application. (You both need to be present.)

• Valid identification (driver's license, state ID, or passport.)
• Fee = $115 or
  • $40 and Premarital Education Statement (signed & notarized)

  We accept credit cards, checks, money orders, or certified checks payable to Olmsted County Vital Records. There is a 2.15% convenience fee for credit card payments made in our office.

  5. When you come to the Government Center

  To minimize health risks, we ask that you bring no more than one guest along with you (and your guest should only be invited if necessary).

  Come to:
  Olmsted County Government Center
  Vital Records and Licensing
  151 4th Street South East
  Rochester, MN 55904

  Remember to bring the information you gathered and payment for any fees.

  We accept credit cards. There is a 2.15% convenience fee for all credit card payments made in our office. We also accept cash and personal checks made payable to Olmsted County Vital Records.

  6. What to expect when you arrive

  Follow the posted directions. They will tell you where to check-in. After you check-in, you will receive further instructions.

  If you have questions, there will be staff available to direct you.

  When it is your turn, you will be called to the desk.

  Marriage Certificate

  Olmsted County can provide you with certified marriage certificates if you initially applied for the marriage license in Olmsted County.

  If you are not sure which Minnesota county you were married in, check the Minnesota Online Marriage System.

  1. Download the request form

  Download, print, and complete the Certified Marriage Certificate Request form.

  Note: You can fill this out online before you print it.

  Now available: Order online with VitalChek

  2. Calculate the fees

  $9 for each certified certificate

  Optional fees:

  $20 rush processing (processing your application before all others)

  $26.35 United States Postal Service Priority Express Mail (optional)

  We accept checks or money orders payable to Olmsted County Vital Records

  We also accept credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) Note: There is a convenience $2.15% convenience fee charged for credit card payments made in our office.

  3. Submit the application

  By mail:

  Include in your package:

  • Completed marriage certificate request form
  • Payment
  • Self-addressed stamped envelope

  Send the application to:
  Olmsted County Vital Records
  151 4th Street SE
  Rochester, MN 55904-3709

  Allow one week for processing.

  In-person:

  • Completed marriage certificate request form
  • Payment

  Come to:
  Olmsted County Government Center
  Vital Records and Licensing
  151 4th Street South East
  Rochester, MN 55904

  Remember to bring the information you gathered and payment for any fees.

  We accept credit cards. There is a 2.15% convenience fee for all credit card payments made in our office. We also accept cash and personal checks made payable to Olmsted County Vital Records.