Find Edina Marriage License Records

Edina residents apply for a marriage license through Hennepin County, not through the city. The city of Edina does not issue marriage licenses. Edina is in Hennepin County, and the county handles all marriage license applications through its network of service centers. The closest county location for Edina residents is the Eden Prairie Service Center at 6365 Walker Lane. Both people who plan to marry must go together, show valid ID, and pay the county fee. Search Edina area marriage records at no cost at moms.mn.gov.

Hennepin County Service Centers Near Edina

Edina does not have its own Hennepin County service center, but the Eden Prairie location at 6365 Walker Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 is close and serves Edina residents. Hennepin County also has its main Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis, which is a short drive from Edina. Both locations can issue a marriage license. Call 612-348-8240 to reach Hennepin County and ask which location is most convenient or to verify hours.

The full list of Hennepin County service center locations is at hennepincounty.gov/locations. The county's marriage license information page is at hennepincounty.gov/services/licenses-certificates/marriage/marriage-license. That page has the current requirements, fee amounts, and what to bring. Check it before your visit so you are fully prepared.

Edina City Hall at 4801 W 50th St and the Edina City Clerk handle city business. The City of Edina manages local government functions. Marriage licenses are not among them. For a license, go to a Hennepin County Service Center.

Edina City and Marriage License Services

The City of Edina provides local government services to residents, while marriage licenses are a Hennepin County function.

Edina residents who need a marriage license use nearby Hennepin County Service Centers, with the Eden Prairie location at 6365 Walker Lane and the downtown Minneapolis Government Center both accessible from Edina.

What You Need to Apply for a Marriage License

Both people who plan to marry must come to the service center at the same time. Neither person can start the process alone. Each applicant needs a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. A Minnesota driver's license, state-issued ID card, or a current passport all qualify. You also need to know your Social Security number. In most cases you do not need to bring the physical card, but you must provide the number.

If either person was previously married, bring proof that the prior marriage ended. A certified final divorce decree or a death certificate works. This requirement applies to both applicants. Under Minn. Stat. sec. 517.03, a prior marriage must be fully dissolved before a new license can be issued. Showing up without this documentation if it is needed will delay your application.

Both applicants must be 18 or older. A 16 or 17 year old may apply with written parental or guardian consent, as required under Minn. Stat. sec. 517.04. No one younger than 16 can get a Minnesota marriage license. There is no blood test. There is no residency requirement. You can apply in any Minnesota county regardless of where you live. The license is valid statewide for six months.

Note: You can marry in any county in Minnesota after getting your Hennepin County license. You are not limited to marrying in the county where the license was issued.

Hennepin County License Fees for Edina Residents

The standard fee is $125 in Hennepin County. Both applicants who complete at least 12 hours of premarital education from an approved program qualify for a reduced fee of $50. You must bring proof of that course on the day you apply. The lower fee is not available after the application is submitted.

There is no waiting period in Minnesota. The old 5-day wait rule was dropped in September 2016. Apply and get your license the same day. It is valid for six months. If your wedding is more than six months away, wait to apply. A license that expires before the wedding is voided. You have to pay and apply again.

Fees can change. Confirm the current amount at hennepincounty.gov before you go.

Search Edina Marriage Records Online

Hennepin County is part of the Minnesota Official Marriage System. MOMS is a free, public database for marriage records across most of Minnesota. Search at moms.mn.gov by entering a last name. You can add a first name to get more specific results. The system shows both spouses, the county, and the date of issuance. No login or fee is required. Hennepin County records in MOMS go back to 1858.

MOMS is an index. It shows you that a record exists but does not let you view the full certificate. To get an official certified copy of a marriage certificate, contact the Minnesota Department of Health. The MDH charges $9 per certified copy. Full details, including order forms and mailing addresses, are at health.state.mn.us. The MDH county registrar directory at health.state.mn.us/people/vitalrecords/registrars.html also lists Hennepin County contact information for local record requests.

Certified copies are commonly needed for updating a last name on a driver's license, Social Security records, or a passport. Get one when the certificate is new and keep it somewhere safe.

Historical Edina and Hennepin County Marriage Records

Older marriage records for Edina and Hennepin County are held at the Minnesota Historical Society. The MNHS marriage records guide at libguides.mnhs.org/vital/marriage explains what years are available and how to find records that may not appear in MOMS. Hennepin County marriage records go back into the 1870s. MOMS covers most of what has been digitized.

Records that are not yet in MOMS may be held in physical form at the MNHS State Archives in St. Paul. The MNHS also holds territorial records from before Minnesota's statehood in 1858. Researchers doing genealogy work on Edina-area ancestors can visit the MNHS library in person or contact MNHS staff for guidance. The library is open to the public and has people who specialize in vital records research.

The MDH marriage reporting page explains how Minnesota's registration system works and which offices hold which types of records. It is a useful first check if you are not sure where to look for an older marriage record. If MOMS does not have what you need, that page points you in the right direction.

Apostille for International Use

If you need your Edina marriage certificate recognized in another country, you may need an apostille from the Minnesota Secretary of State. The apostille fee is $5 per document. First get a certified copy from MDH. Then send it to the Secretary of State's office. Full details are at sos.mn.gov/notary-apostille. Countries that are part of the Hague Convention accept apostilled documents as legally valid. If the country you are dealing with is not part of the Hague Convention, check with their consulate about what documentation they accept.

Nearby Cities

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

County Marriage License Office

Marriage license applications for Edina are handled by Hennepin County. The Hennepin County Service Center at 6365 Walker Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 is the nearest Hennepin County location for most Edina residents. The main Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis is also an option.