MN HF3653

Local registrar may accept a party's notarized statement verifying accuracy of information if the other party cannot appear in person for marriage license application.

Marriage license fee is $110 for standard applications; reduced to $40 for parties completing at least 12 hours of premarital education.

Premarital education statement must be signed, dated, and notarized by the educator, or alternatively signed by the educator and verified by an embossed church or denomination seal.

District court judge may waive the five-day waiting period for marriage license issuance in cases of emergency or extraordinary circumstances upon written application.

Educator's statement confirming premarital education completion must be retained for seven years and must match the legal names of both parties on the marriage license application.