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Marriage License
A marriage license issued from Scott County is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance and can be used anywhere in the state of Minnesota. After the ceremony, the signed marriage certificate must be returned to Scott County to be filed and recorded.
Application Process
Complete and submit your application Marriage License Application online anywhere at any time.
After you have submitted your application both applicants must appear *in person (no appointment necessary) at the Scott County Government Center to sign the application, make payment and pick up your license. You will need to bring valid government issued photo identification.
*You will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to a supplemental application form. Please ensure you print, complete, and have this form notarized before coming to our office as it will be required in lieu of the second applicant’s presence.
Cost
- Regular Fee: $115
- Reduced Fee: $40 if Educator's Statement is submitted at the time of application
- Educator’s Statement Sample (PDF) Please note this is a sample for your reference only
Payment Options)
Payments are accepted in the form of cash, check, or credit/debit card. If paying by credit card there will be a 2.45% convenience fee.
Additional Information
- If you are submitting an Educator's Statement, the names of the parties on the Educator's Statement must be identical to the full legal names completed on the marriage license application. If the certificate/statement does not meet the requirements, it will be rejected giving you the choice to get a new certificate/statement or pay the full price.
- It is important your Officiant has their credentials recorded in Minnesota at least one day prior to the marriage.
- Looking to register paperwork for performing wedding ceremonies? (click here)
- A marriage must be witnessed by two people at least 16 years of age.
Looking for someone to perform your ceremony?
Here is a list of judges and marriage officiants who perform ceremonies in Scott County: Information on Wedding Ceremonies (PDF)
Obtain a Certified Marriage Certificate (Proof of Marriage)
**Know Before You Apply**
Marriage certificates are on file in Scott County only if the applicants applied for their marriage license in Scott County. If the application was made in another county, contact that county or use the Minnesota Official Marriage System website to obtain a marriage certificate.
Option 1: Apply via email
Send an email to customerservicevm@co.scott.mn.us that includes the following information:
- Full names of both applicants
- Applicant's name before marriage (if changed)
- Date of marriage
- Correct fees (see below)
- Your return address
Make sure your daytime contact information is provided in the body of the email. Applications without contact information cannot be processed.
Staff will call you at the time of processing to obtain credit/debit information. A 2.49% service fee is assessed on all credit/debit transactions. Your request will be processed and your certificate(s) will be mailed to the address provided in the email.
Option 2: Request by mail or drop box
Simply write a short note and include the following information (there is no application form needed):
- Full names of both applicants
- Applicant's name before marriage (if changed)
- Date of marriage
- Correct fees (see below)
- Your return address
Mail or drop off in our drop box with check made out to Scott County to:
Scott County Government Center
Attn: Customer Service
200 Fourth Avenue West
Shakopee, MN 55379
*Do not send cash.
Option 3: Apply in person
Use our Customer Service Appointment System standby list to apply in person
Cost
The fee is $9 for each certified copy requested.
You can pay with cash, check (payable to Scott County) or credit card. If you pay with a credit card you will be paying a 2.45% convenience fee.