Carver County marriage license applications can now be completed electronically through our website at https://carvermarriageapp.co.carver.mn.us/toms

Once the license is completed, please contact our office to arrange for an appointment to complete your oath. Issuance of the Marriage License can only be completed at the county and both parties must be present.

To schedule your appointment, call 952-361-1930 or email Recorder@carvercountymn.gov.

A Marriage License issued by Carver County is valid in the geographical state of Minnesota and valid for six months from the date of purchase.

The cost is $115.00 due at time of application, unless you have taken 12 hours or more of pre-marital classes. (Note: A marriage license purchased in Minnesota only allows you to be married within the geographical boundaries of the State of Minnesota. There are no refunds.)

The cost is $40 with at least 12 hours of pre-marital classes. In order to qualify for a reduced marriage license fee, the parties must submit at the time of application a signed, dated and notarized Educator's Statement from a licensed or ordained minister or minister's designee, a person authorized to solemnize marriages under M.S. 517.18, or a person authorized to practice marriage and family therapy per M.S. 148B.33 on their letterhead confirming that the classes were received.  If a notary is unavailable, we can accept the signed and dated statement with the church seal. Per M.S. 517.08, the statement from the person who provided the premarital education must be in the following form:

"I, ....................(name of educator), confirm that ...................(full legal names of both parties) received at least 12 hours of premarital education that included the use of a premarital inventory and the teaching of communication and conflict management skills. I am a licensed or ordained minister, a person authorized to solemnize marriages under Minnesota Statutes, section 517.18, or a person licensed to practice marriage and family therapy under Minnesota Statutes, section 148B.33."

Note: The names of the parties on the Educator's Statement must be identical to the full legal names as completed on the marriage license application. You must submit the completed Educator's Statement at the time of application for your marriage license.  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.

Educator's Statement requirements and a sample of an Educator's Statement are available for public use.  Please contact Carver County Land Records & Vitals Department at 952-361-1901 if you have any questions on this form.

We accept cash, checks or credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard & Discover). Please make checks payable to Carver County.