Access Maple Grove Marriage License Records

Maple Grove residents apply for a marriage license at the Hennepin County Service Center, not at Maple Grove City Hall. Minnesota handles marriage licenses at the county level, and Maple Grove is in Hennepin County. The nearest service center is in Plymouth at 2215 County Drive, which covers both Maple Grove and Plymouth. Both applicants must appear together, bring photo ID, and pay the county fee. Search past marriage records for free through the state system at moms.mn.gov.

Where to Get a Marriage License Near Maple Grove

The Hennepin County Service Center at 2215 County Drive, Plymouth, MN 55447 is the closest location for Maple Grove residents. This center serves both Maple Grove and Plymouth. Hennepin County has several service center locations across the county. Any of them can issue a marriage license. The full list of locations is at hennepincounty.gov/locations.

Call 612-348-8240 before your visit to confirm hours and ask any questions. The Hennepin County marriage license page at hennepincounty.gov/services/licenses-certificates/marriage/marriage-license covers all the requirements and has the current fee schedule. That page is the county's official source for marriage license information.

Maple Grove City Hall at 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N does not issue marriage licenses. The Maple Grove City Clerk handles city records, council agendas, and elections. Marriage licenses are a county function in Minnesota, not a city one. For city-related questions, the City of Maple Grove website is the right place to start. For marriage licenses, go to the county.

Maple Grove Marriage License Application

The City of Maple Grove serves residents with local government services, while marriage licenses are administered by Hennepin County.

Maple Grove residents apply for marriage licenses at the Hennepin County Service Center in Plymouth, which serves both cities from the same location at 2215 County Drive.

Application Requirements

Both people who plan to marry must appear in person at the service center at the same time. One person cannot apply alone for both. Each applicant needs a valid, current photo ID. A Minnesota driver's license, a state-issued ID card, or a passport will work. The ID must not be expired.

You also need to know your Social Security number. In most cases you do not need to bring the card itself, just know the number. If either person was previously married, you must bring documentation showing that marriage has ended. A final divorce decree or a death certificate is what the county needs. This requirement applies to both people. Under Minn. Stat. sec. 517.03, a prior marriage must be fully dissolved before a new license can be issued.

Applicants must be at least 18 to apply without restrictions. Those who are 16 or 17 need 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 required, and there is no residency requirement. You do not have to live in Maple Grove, Hennepin County, or Minnesota to apply here.

Minnesota law allows you to marry in any county, not just the one where you applied. The license is valid statewide for six months from the date of issue.

Hennepin County License Fees

Hennepin County charges $125 for a standard marriage license. Couples who both complete 12 or more hours of premarital education from an approved provider qualify for the reduced fee of $50. You need to bring proof of the course on the day you apply. The reduction is not automatic. You must show the documentation at the time of your application.

There is no waiting period in Minnesota. The law dropped the old waiting requirement in September 2016. The license is ready to take home on the day you apply. It is valid for six months. If your planned wedding date is more than six months out, wait to apply so your license does not expire before the wedding.

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

Search Marriage Records for Maple Grove

Hennepin County is part of the Minnesota Official Marriage System. MOMS is the free public index for marriage records across 85 of Minnesota's 87 counties. You can search it at moms.mn.gov by entering a last name and, optionally, a first name. Results show both spouses, the county, and the date. No account is needed. The system is open to the public at no cost. Hennepin County records in MOMS go back to 1858.

MOMS shows index data, not full certificate documents. If you need an official certified copy of a marriage certificate, contact the Minnesota Department of Health. The MDH vital records office charges $9 per certified copy. Orders can be placed by mail or in person. Full details and order forms are at health.state.mn.us.

The MDH county registrar directory lists contact details for Hennepin County and all other Minnesota counties. Local registrars can also issue certified copies for marriages that happened in their county.

Historical Maple Grove and Hennepin County Marriage Records

Older marriage records for Maple Grove and Hennepin County are available through the Minnesota Historical Society. The MNHS marriage records guide at libguides.mnhs.org/vital/marriage outlines what years are available and where to find records that may not be in MOMS. Hennepin County marriage records go back into the 1870s. MOMS covers most of that span for digital searches.

The MNHS also holds records from Minnesota's territorial period, which predates statehood in 1858. Very old records may be stored in physical form at the MNHS State Archives in St. Paul. Researchers can visit in person or contact the MNHS for guidance on accessing those materials.

If you are not sure which office holds the record you need, the MDH marriage reporting page explains how the state's registration system works and which agencies are responsible for which records.

Nearby Cities

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

County Marriage License Office

Marriage license applications for Maple Grove are handled by Hennepin County. The Hennepin County Service Center at 2215 County Drive, Plymouth, MN 55447 is the closest location for Maple Grove residents.