Eden Prairie Marriage License Records
Eden Prairie residents apply for a marriage license through Hennepin County. The city of Eden Prairie does not issue marriage licenses. Hennepin County has a service center right in Eden Prairie at 6365 Walker Lane, which makes it convenient for most residents. Both people who plan to marry must go together, show valid ID, and pay the fee on the spot. To search marriage records from Eden Prairie and the surrounding Hennepin County area, use the free state system at moms.mn.gov.
Eden Prairie Overview
Hennepin County Service Center in Eden Prairie
The Hennepin County Service Center at 6365 Walker Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 is the closest location for Eden Prairie residents. This is where you apply for a marriage license. The center handles marriage licenses and other county services. Call 612-348-8240 to confirm current hours before your visit. Hennepin County's full list of service center locations is at hennepincounty.gov/locations. Any of those locations can issue your license.
The complete Hennepin County marriage license page at hennepincounty.gov/services/licenses-certificates/marriage/marriage-license covers requirements, fees, and what to bring. That page is the official source for up-to-date information from the county. Check it before your appointment so you do not miss anything.
Eden Prairie City Center at 8080 Mitchell Rd and the Eden Prairie City Clerk handle city matters but not marriage licenses. The City of Eden Prairie website is the right place for local government questions. For a marriage license, go to the county service center on Walker Lane.
Application Requirements
Both people must appear together at the service center. You cannot send one person alone. Each applicant needs a valid, current photo ID. A driver's license, state ID card, or passport works. The ID cannot be expired. You also need your Social Security number. Most offices do not require you to show the actual card, but you must be able to give the number.
If you or your partner was married before, you must show proof the prior marriage ended. A final divorce decree or a death certificate is the standard documentation. This applies to both applicants. Under Minn. Stat. sec. 517.03, prior marriages must be completely dissolved before a new license can be issued. The county will not move forward without this documentation if it is needed.
Both people must be at least 18. A 16 or 17 year old needs written parental or guardian consent under Minn. Stat. sec. 517.04. No one under 16 may receive a marriage license in Minnesota. There is no blood test. There is no residency requirement. You do not have to live in Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, or even in Minnesota to apply at this location.
Note: The marriage can take place in any county in Minnesota, not just Hennepin County.
Fees and No Waiting Period
Hennepin County charges $125 for a standard marriage license. If both applicants complete at least 12 hours of premarital education from a county-approved program, the fee drops to $50. You must show proof of the course when you apply. The discount is applied at that time only.
There is no waiting period in Minnesota. The state dropped the old 5-day wait in September 2016. You apply, pay, and take your license home the same day. The license is valid for six months. Do not apply too far in advance. If the six-month window expires before your wedding, the license is worthless and you have to apply and pay again.
Fees are set by Hennepin County and may change. Confirm the current amount at hennepincounty.gov before your appointment.
Eden Prairie and Hennepin County Marriage Records Search
Hennepin County participates in MOMS, the Minnesota Official Marriage System. This free public database allows anyone to search marriage records by name. Go to moms.mn.gov and enter a last name. Add a first name to narrow down results. The index shows both spouses, the county, and the date of issuance. You do not need an account. There is no charge. Hennepin County records in MOMS go back to 1858.
MOMS shows index information, not the full certificate. To get an official certified copy of a marriage certificate from the Minnesota Department of Health, the fee is $9 per copy. Order forms and mailing instructions are at health.state.mn.us. The MDH also maintains a directory of all county registrar offices at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/registrars.html.
Apostille Services for Eden Prairie Residents
If you need your Minnesota marriage certificate recognized overseas, you may need an apostille. The Minnesota Secretary of State handles apostille requests. The fee is $5 per document. You first get a certified copy from MDH, then send it to the Secretary of State's office for the apostille stamp. Full instructions are at sos.mn.gov/notary-apostille.
An apostille is used for international recognition under the Hague Convention. Many countries that are part of the Hague Convention accept apostilled documents as legally valid without further authentication. If the country you are dealing with is not part of the Convention, a different process may apply. Check with that country's consulate for what they require.
The Minnesota Official Marriage System provides free public access to Hennepin County marriage records going back to the county's earliest years.
Eden Prairie area marriages are indexed in MOMS along with all other Hennepin County records, making it easy to search by name at no cost.
The Minnesota Statutes Chapter 517 sets the rules for marriage licenses across the state, including requirements for Eden Prairie residents applying through Hennepin County.
State law governs all aspects of the marriage license process in Minnesota, from fee structures to how long a license remains valid.
Nearby Cities
These Minnesota cities also route marriage license applications through their county offices.
County Marriage License Office
Marriage license applications for Eden Prairie are handled by Hennepin County. The Hennepin County Service Center at 6365 Walker Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 is the local Hennepin County office serving Eden Prairie residents.