Hennepin County, Minnesota
County clerk guides for Hennepin County.
Hennepin County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Hennepin County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $115 standard, reduced to $40 with a notarized Statement of Premarital Education (12 hours of premarital counseling from a qualified provider). |
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| Waiting period | None — Minnesota has no statewide waiting period. |
| License validity | 6 months from the date of issuance (Minnesota statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) or birth certificate for each applicant, with a name matching the application. No blood test required. |
| Where & how to apply | Submit applicant information online in advance, then complete the final application, signature, and payment in person at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait time. |
Full Hennepin County marriage license guide →
Minnesota rules that apply in Hennepin County
These come from Minnesota state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18, no exceptions. Minnesota abolished marriage under 18 effective August 1, 2020 — there is no parental-consent or court-approval pathway for minors.
- Waiting period: None — Minnesota eliminated its statutory waiting period in 2016. A license can be used immediately once issued.
- License validity: 6 months from the date of issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Hennepin County is $115. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 89% of them. A reduced fee is available here if you complete a premarital preparation course or meet another discount condition, so check the full guide before you pay the standard amount. See fees state by state →
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