Hubbard County Marriage License Lookup

Hubbard County marriage licenses are handled by the County Recorder in Park Rapids. If you plan to get married in Hubbard County or need to search marriage records here, this page covers the office location, what to bring, and how to use the state's MOMS database to find records going back to 1884.

Hubbard County Recorder Office

The Hubbard County Recorder is at 301 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470. The phone is 218-732-3394. This is the one office in the county that issues marriage licenses. Park Rapids sits in the heart of north-central Minnesota lake country. Both people getting married must come to this office together in person.

The recorder's office follows regular county business hours. It is a good idea to call 218-732-3394 before driving in, especially if you are coming from a distance. The office handles a range of county records beyond just marriage licenses, so the staff can help answer questions about what you need to bring and how long the process takes.

More details about the application process are available on the Hubbard County marriage license page. That page reflects the most current local requirements and fees.

Marriage License Requirements in Hubbard County

The rules that apply in Hubbard County are set by Minnesota state law, with the county recorder handling the actual issuance. Both applicants must appear in person at the same time. Each person needs valid photo identification, such as a driver's license, state ID card, or passport. There is no state residency requirement, so couples from out of state can apply here.

If either person has been married before, you must bring documentation proving the prior marriage ended. A certified divorce decree from the court or a certified death certificate for a deceased former spouse will satisfy this requirement. Make sure it is a certified copy, not a regular photocopy. The recorder's office needs to see the official version.

The fee for a Hubbard County marriage license is in the $115 to $125 range. Bring proof of completing a 12-hour premarital education program if you want to qualify for the reduced fee. Under Minn. Stat. § 517.04, both applicants must be 18 or older. Those ages 16 or 17 need written consent from a parent or guardian. Minnesota has had no waiting period since September 2016, so your license is valid immediately after you pick it up. It stays valid for six months.

The Minnesota Department of Health Vital Records office issues certified copies of marriage records from across the state for $9 each, including Hubbard County records.

Searching Hubbard County Marriage Records

The Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS) is where to start for any Hubbard County marriage record search. The database covers records from 1884 to the present. MOMS is a free public search tool maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health. You can search by name and filter by county and date range. The results show index data including names, dates, and often the county of filing.

MOMS does not always display document images, particularly for older records. If you need a certified copy, contact the Hubbard County Recorder at 218-732-3394 or reach out to the Minnesota Department of Health Vital Records office. MDH charges $9 per certified copy and can fulfill requests by mail. For genealogy research that goes back before 1884, the Minnesota Historical Society marriage records guide points toward older sources that are not in the digital index.

The MDH county registrar directory confirms Hubbard County's recorder as the local contact and lists the current office phone and address.

MOMS at moms.mn.gov lets you search Hubbard County marriage records from 1884 forward at no cost.

After Your Hubbard County Marriage

After the ceremony, the person who performed it must return the completed license to the Hubbard County Recorder within 5 days. This is a state requirement under Minn. Stat. § 517.13. The county then submits the record to MDH for inclusion in the statewide vital records system. Once it is registered at the state level, certified copies can be ordered from either the county or MDH.

Most people need a certified copy for name change purposes after marriage. Banks, the Social Security Administration, and the DMV all typically want a certified copy, not a photocopy. MDH certified copies cost $9. If you need the record for use abroad, an apostille from the Minnesota Secretary of State costs $5 per document and is available after you have a certified copy in hand.

Under Minn. Stat. § 517.08, the application for a marriage license must be made in person before the county recorder. There is no way to complete the process remotely.

Cities in Hubbard County

Hubbard County communities include Park Rapids, Nevis, Laporte, and Akeley. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All residents apply for marriage licenses at the County Recorder office at 301 Court Ave in Park Rapids.

Nearby Counties

Marriage licenses are issued at the county level. Make sure you apply in the right county.