Marriage Licenses

To apply for a marriage license in Beltrami County, both of the contracting parties must appear in person. If one of the parties is unable to appear, the Supplemental to Application for Marriage License for Party Not Appearing must be completed. A Marriage License Application must be completed with the signature witnessed by a County Registrar.  A Minnesota resident may apply for a marriage license in any county of the state regardless of residence or where the ceremony will take place.

Fees are $115.00, or, with 12 hours of premarital education, the reduced fee is $40.00. A completed and signed Statement of Premarital Education Form must accompany your marriage application for the reduced fee.  Marriage licenses have a five-day statutory waiting period.(Five-Day Waiver)  After the license is issued, it is valid for six months. 

If your marriage license is lost or destroyed, a duplicate marriage license can be issued for a fee of $25.00.

Information necessary when applying for a Marriage License:

  • Legal, full names of both parties

  • Current addresses

  • Dates of birth (Consent for Minor to Marry)

  • State or foreign country where each person was born

  • Counties where each person lives

  • Social security numbers

  • Information on previous marriages, if any.  Including how marriages terminated, date, city, county, and state of termination

  • Full name the parties will have after marriage

  • If one or both parties have a felony conviction on or after August 1, 2000

  • $115.00 without premarital education. Effective July 1, 2010

  • $40.00 with completed and signed Statement of Premarital Education Form (required at the time of marriage application)

  • Full names the parties will use after marriage

  • Mailing address after marriage (where certificate will be sent)

You may pay by CHECK or CASH.  We currently do not accept credit or debit cards.
Apply in person at:
Beltrami County Administration Building
License Center, 1st Floor