For this research service, Library Staff will search for one couple in one county's marriage records.

If the marriage date is unknown, library staff will search up to a two year date range in one county's marriage records.

Processing fee
The price of this service includes a non-refundable processing fee of $5. This is not an additional charge; however, if your order is cancelled for any reason, the Minnesota Historical Society will retain that amount.

Turnaround 
Research is usually completed and sent within three to four weeks. In some circumstances it may take up to twelve weeks to complete work.

About this Research Service
Marriage records are made and often kept by the Minnesota county where the license was issued. MNHS holds the marriage records of 21 of Minnesota's counties. The list of counties and available dates is listed in the order form.

Because the counties' records are separate, requests must include the county where the record would have been filed.

Note: A marriage license/certificate was usually from the bride's county of residence--even if that is not where the marriage took place--and could have been acquired some time before the marriage ceremony.

MNHS holds non-certified marriage records. If you need an official copy please check with the vital records office from the county where the marriage certificate was issued. Contact information for all Minnesota county offices can be found here. The Minnesota Official Marriage System (https://moms.mn.gov/) has an index that can be used to search for many Minnesota marriage records in order to find the county of issuance.

For More Information:

• Vital Records: Marriage, Birth, & Death Research Guide

Photo credit: Chamblis, Charles. Wedding name unknown (supplied title). Approximately 1980 - approximately1985. Twin Cities African American community photograph collection. Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul, MN.