Apply For A Burnsville Marriage License
Where should an engaged couple apply for a marriage license in Burnsville, Minnesota?
An engaged couple in Burnsville should apply for a marriage license at one of the locations of the Dakota County Service Center, which are listed on the Dakota County official website at Burnsville Marriage License. On the site, a couple download a copy of the marriage license application or begin the marriage license application online.
Is it necessary to appear in person at the Dakota County Service Center to apply for a marriage license?
Yes. Both parties must appear together in person at the Dakota County Service Center when they apply for a marriage license in order to sign the marriage license. There are no residency requirements to apply for a marriage license. A couple may choose to apply for a marriage license in another county in the state of Minnesota and the marriage license will be valid throughout the state.
What is the age requirement to be issued a marriage license in Burnsville, Minnesota?
Both parties should be at least 18 years old if they want to be issued a marriage license in Dakota County without parental consent. If either person is under 18, he or she will need parental consent and possibly court approval before Dakota County will issue a marriage license. Staff at the Dakota County Service Center can answer questions about marriage license requirements.
How long is a marriage license valid in Burnsville, Minnesota?
A marriage license issued by Dakota County is valid for a period of six months from the day that the marriage license application is submitted. There is a waiting period of five days before the marriage license becomes valid. After the waiting period, the marriage license is valid anywhere in the state of Minnesota.
Is it required to provide blood test results when applying for a marriage license in Burnsville, Minnesota?
No. Blood tests results are not required as part of the marriage license application in Burnsville, Minnesota.
What should an engaged couple expect to pay for a marriage license in Burnsville, Minnesota?
An engaged couple should expect to pay $115.00 when they apply for a marriage license in Dakota County. However, if a couple completes the premarital counseling that is required to qualify for a reduced marriage license fee, they will only have to pay $40.00 for a marriage license. The Dakota County Service Center does not accept credit cards or debit cards. Staff at the Dakota County Service Center can answer questions about how to qualify for the reduced marriage license fee.
Who performs marriage ceremonies in Burnsville, Minnesota?
An authorized person such as a judge or an ordained member of religious clergy such as a priest, a minister, or a rabbi must perform any marriage ceremonies in Burnsville. Staff at the Dakota County Service Center can answer questions about who is authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in Burnsville.
Where does a couple get a marriage certificate in Burnsville, Minnesota?
At the Dakota County Service Center, a couple can request certified copies of their marriage certificate for a fee of $9.00 for each copy.
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