A certified copy of a marriage record verifies that a marriage has taken place and must be applied for in the county where the original marriage license application was made.
If the original marriage license application was made in Hennepin County, a certified copy can be requested at any of our service center locations. You may also apply by mail or fax.
To get a marriage certificate you need to provide the correct marriage date and applicant names. If you don't know the date and names, we can search for $20 per hour ($10 minimum) in addition to the cost of the copy.
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Get your copy by mail
Your order will be processed in 7–10 business days from the date we receive your request. Expedited processing is available for an additional $20. Expedited requests will be processed the same day.
1. Complete the marriage record application (PDF).
2. Print and sign the application.
3. Include check or money order payment.
- Each certified copy: $9
- (Optional) Expedite same day processing fee: $20
4. Mail your completed and signed application, along with check or money order to the address on the application. For expedited processing include the $20 expedite fee and write "Expedite" on the outside of your envelope.
Get your copy in person
1. Complete the marriage record application (PDF).
2. Print and sign the application.
3. Bring the application and payment to any Hennepin County Service Center.
Other information
- Each certified copy: $9 – generally issued at time of application
- Copies applied for at the University of Minnesota location will be mailed
- Payment options
Get your copy by FAX
Your order will be processed in 7 - 10 business days from the date we receive your request. Expedited processing is available for an additional $20. Expedited requests received by 2 p.m. CST will be processed that same day. Expedited requests received after 2 p.m. will be processed the next business day.
- Begin your order at VitalChek.
- After placing your order print the Vital Records Authorization and sign it.
- Fax your signed authorization form to 612-348-2010.
- For $20 expedited processing write "Expedite" on the authorization form.
Cost
- Each certified copy: $9
- VitalChek fee: $7
- (Optional) UPS express mail: $20
- (Optional) Expedite processing: $20
If you are unable to place your order through VitalChek
- Complete the marriage record application (PDF).
- Print and sign the application.
- Submit the marriage record application and this fax cover sheet (PDF) by FAX to 612-348-2010.