MARRIAGE OFFICIANT
To perform a marriage ceremony in Minnesota, you must register with a county in Minnesota before performing a marriage ceremony. No credentials are required to register with the county. (M.S.517.04)
Ministers of any religious denomination, before they are authorized to solemnize a marriage, shall file a copy of their credentials of license or ordination or, if their religious denomination does not issues credentials, authority from the minister’s spiritual assembly, with the local registrar of a county in this state. (M.S.517.05)
Filing Requirements
- Complete Certificate of Filing.
- A copy of your original license/ordination or letter of good standing; per M.S.517.05 if applicable.
- Filing fee: $20.00 – Payable to the Pope County Recorder
- Officiant must be 21 years of age
Registering In Person
Will need to provide a valid government issue photo ID
Sign Certificate of Filing when present at the Recorder’s Office
Present credentials of license/ordination or letter of good standing; per M.S.517.05 if applicable.
Registering by Mail
Complete Certificate of Filing
Present credentials of license/ordination or letter of good standing; per M.S.517.05 if applicable.
Filing Fee – Check is made payable to the Pope County Recorder
Mail to:
Pope County Recorder
130 East Minnesota Ave
Glenwood, MN 56334
Registering by email/fax
Present credentials of license/ordination or letter of good standing; per M.S.517.05 if applicable.
Scan will need to be a black and white scan in PDF or TIFF format. Photos are not allowed.
E-mail: pub.recorder@popecountymn.gov
Fax: 320.634.4062
Call after e-mail/fax to provide credit card information
Note: Certificate of Filing and license/ordination or letter of good standing will be returned by mail to the address stated on the Certificate of Filing.
Forms
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information or questions call 320.634.7840.