How to get a Minnesota marriage certificate
In Minnesota, order a certified marriage certificate from the county office that issued the marriage license.1 MDH does not record marriages.1 For a certified copy, Ramsey County, for example, charges $102. You can order online or at a local office.
On this page
Ways to order
| How | Cost per copy | Processing time | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online through VitalChek | – | – | – |
| At a local office (option 1) | $102 (Ramsey County) | – | Cash, check, money order and card2 |
| At a local office (option 2) | $93 (Olmsted County) + 2 possible extra charges | Up to 1 week3 | – |
Online through VitalChek
- Vendor
- VitalChek (via Olmsted County)3
At a local office (option 1)
At a local office (option 2)
- Run by
- Olmsted County Vital Records (example)3
- Processing time
- Up to 1 week3
- Expedited service
- $20. Processed before all others3
- Make payable to
- Olmsted County Vital Records3
Good to know
- Credit card payments in the office carry a convenience fee.3
How long it takes
These are the office's own published times. Mail and shipping time is extra unless the office says otherwise.
| How you order | Processing time |
|---|---|
| At a local office (option 2) | Up to 1 week3 |
Which office holds a marriage record
Certified copies come from the office that recorded the signed license; the years each office holds are listed below. Marriage license vs certificate explains the difference and which copy agencies ask for.
Years held and older records
- Years the issuing office holds
- Varies by county; Ramsey County from approximately 18502
- Older records
- Minnesota Historical Society holds marriage records for certain counties and years.4
Warnings from the office
- Scott County and Washington County do not take part in MOMS.5
The state office
- Office
- Office of Vital Records6
- Phone
- 651-201-59706
- [email protected]6
- Mailing address
- Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, PO Box 64499, St. Paul, MN 55164-04997
- Hours
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays6
- Website
- Official website8
Questions people ask
How long does it take to get a Minnesota marriage certificate?
At a local office: up to 1 week.3
Can I order a Minnesota marriage certificate online?
Yes. Online through VitalChek.3
Who do I make the check or money order payable to?
Write it exactly as the office prints it: Ramsey County.2
Where are older Minnesota marriage certificates kept?
Minnesota Historical Society holds marriage records for certain counties and years.4
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked between November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.
- Minnesota Department of Health pageMinnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Recordsdated August 31, 2026
- Marriage recordsRamsey County, Minnesota
- Marriage license marriage certificateOlmsted County, Minnesota
- Marriage RecordsMinnesota Historical Society (Gale Family Library, State Archives)
- Minnesota Official Marriage Systemdated October 13, 2026read from the Internet Archive copy of this official page
- Minnesota Department of Health: AboutMinnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Recordsdated March 24, 2026
- Minnesota Department of Health form (PDF)Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Recordsdated October 1, 2026
- Vital recordsMinnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Recordsdated November 3, 2026