Search Coon Rapids Marriage License Records

Coon Rapids residents apply for a marriage license through Anoka County, not the city. The Anoka County License Center in Coon Rapids is at 455 99th Ave NW, making it easy to apply without leaving the city. The city of Coon Rapids does not issue marriage licenses. Both people must appear together, bring valid photo ID, and pay the county fee. To search past marriage records for the Coon Rapids area, use the free Minnesota Official Marriage System at moms.mn.gov.

Anoka County License Center in Coon Rapids

Anoka County runs a license center at 455 99th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. This is where Coon Rapids residents go to apply for a marriage license. The center offers marriage licenses and other county services. Call 763-324-1360 to confirm hours and ask any questions before your visit. This is the same phone number that connects to all Anoka County license center locations.

Anoka County also has centers in Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Ham Lake, and Ramsey. You can apply for a marriage license at any of these locations. You do not have to use the one in Coon Rapids just because you live there. The full list of locations is at anokacountymn.gov/129/License-Centers. The Anoka County marriage license page at anokacountymn.gov/131/Marriage-License has full details on the application process.

The main Anoka County Government Center in Anoka at 2100 3rd Ave, Suite 119, Anoka, MN 55303 is the primary vital records office for the county. Coon Rapids City Hall at 11155 Robinson Dr NW and the Coon Rapids City Clerk at 763-767-6493 handle city matters. The City of Coon Rapids covers local government but refers residents to Anoka County for marriage licenses.

Coon Rapids City and Anoka County Marriage Licenses

The City of Coon Rapids operates independently from the county for most services, but marriage licenses are issued through Anoka County.

The Anoka County License Center at 455 99th Ave NW in Coon Rapids is the local option for residents who want to avoid driving to the main Anoka County Government Center in the city of Anoka.

What You Need to Apply

Both people who plan to marry must show up at the license center at the same time. You cannot send one person to fill out the form for both. Each applicant needs a valid, unexpired photo ID. A driver's license, state-issued ID card, or current passport all qualify. You also need to know your Social Security number. You typically do not need to show the physical card, but you must provide the number.

If either person was previously married, bring documentation that the prior marriage ended. A certified final divorce decree or a death certificate is what Anoka County accepts. Both applicants are subject to this check. Under Minn. Stat. sec. 517.03, prior marriages must be fully dissolved before a new license can be granted in Minnesota. The county will not issue a license if this documentation is missing when it is needed.

Both people must be at least 18. A 16 or 17 year old needs written consent from a parent or legal guardian, as required by Minn. Stat. sec. 517.04. No one under 16 may get a marriage license in Minnesota. There is no blood test. There is no residency requirement. You do not have to live in Coon Rapids, Anoka County, or even in Minnesota to apply here. The license is valid anywhere in Minnesota for six months.

Note: The marriage can take place in any Minnesota county, not just Anoka County.

Anoka County Marriage License Fees

The standard fee is $125 in Anoka County. Couples where both applicants complete at least 12 hours of premarital education from an approved program qualify for a reduced fee of $50. Bring proof of the class when you apply. The discount is applied at the time of application only. You cannot get a refund or discount after you have already paid full price.

There is no waiting period. Minnesota removed the old 5-day wait in September 2016. Apply and get your license the same day. The license stays valid for six months. If you do not use it in that time, it expires and you start over. Pick your wedding date before you apply so you can time things correctly.

Check the current fee at anokacountymn.gov/131/Marriage-License before your visit. Fees are set by the county and can change.

Search Coon Rapids Marriage Records

Anoka County is a MOMS participant. The Minnesota Official Marriage System at moms.mn.gov lets anyone search marriage records for free. Enter a last name to start. Add a first name to narrow the results. Results show both spouses, the county, and the date the license was issued. No account or fee is needed. Anoka County records in MOMS go back to the late 1800s.

MOMS is an index and does not show full certificate documents. To get an official certified copy, go through the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH charges $9 per certified copy. Order forms and instructions are at health.state.mn.us. The MDH county registrar directory at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/registrars.html also lists Anoka County contact information if you want to request records directly from the county.

Certified copies are useful for legal name changes, updating financial accounts, and other official purposes. Get one after your wedding and store it somewhere safe.

Historical Coon Rapids and Anoka County Marriage Records

Older marriage records for Coon Rapids and Anoka County are held by the Minnesota Historical Society and, for some, by the county itself. The MNHS marriage records guide at libguides.mnhs.org/vital/marriage explains what records are available and how to find ones that may not be in MOMS. Anoka County records from the late 1800s are largely in MOMS. For very old records, the MNHS State Archives in St. Paul may have material not found anywhere else.

The MNHS also holds territorial-era records from before Minnesota statehood in 1858. Researchers doing genealogy work in the Coon Rapids area can contact the MNHS for guidance or visit the MNHS library in St. Paul. Staff there specialize in vital records research.

The MDH marriage reporting page explains how the local registration system works in Minnesota. If a record does not show up in MOMS, that page can help you figure out which office to contact next.

Nearby Cities

These Minnesota cities also route marriage license applications through their county offices.

County Marriage License Office

Marriage license applications for Coon Rapids are handled by Anoka County. The Anoka County License Center at 455 99th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 is the local Anoka County office serving Coon Rapids residents.