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651-438-4312
dakotacountyvitals@co.dakota.mn.us

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651-554-6531
nscservicedesk@co.dakota.mn.us

Western Service Center
952-891-7144
wscservicedesk1@co.dakota.mn.us

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Marriage Officiant Registration

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​​To register as a marriage officiant with Dakota County:

  1. Complete an online form. A copy of your application will be sent to the email address provided in the application.
  2. Follow instructions below for registering it with Dakota County in person, by mail or by drop off.

You must be 21 years of age to perform a marriage in Minnesota.

People authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in Minnesota are required to ensure that the couple has obtained a Minnesota marriage license and the individuals they are marrying are the people named on the marriage license.​

Locations (see business hours)

  • Administration Center – Hastings
  • Western Service Center – Apple Valley
  • Northern Service Center – West St. Paul

Fees

$15​​​

Payment options

Cash, check, money orders, and credit or debit cards (Discover, Visa or MasterCard) are accepted​. A 2.49-percent convenience fee is charged for credit and debit cards.​

Ministers must file credent​ials with application

According to Minnesota Statute 517.05​, if the applicant is a minister of any denomination, they must file a copy of their credentials at the time of application. Applicants who are nondenominational don’t require credentials.​

Application​ 

You can complete a marriage officiant application online.​

​​Complete a Marriage Officiant Application   

Registering in ​person

Service and license centers are open for walk-ins. However, making an appointment is encouraged.​ A proof of age will be required.

​​Reserve your appointment   

​View walk-in wait times ​

Registering by drop off

You can drop off a notarized copy of your application, a copy of credentials (if applicable), a copy of proof of age and fees at one of three drop-off boxes. Boxes are located at the Administration Center, Northern Service Center  and Western Service Center.​

Please provide your address and phone number. Once received, a Certificate of Filing will be sent.

Registering ​​by mail

You can still receive your marriage officiant registration by mail.

Send a notarized ​copy of your application, a copy of credentials (if applicable)​, a copy of proof of age and the $15​​​ fee to:

Northern Service Center
Service Desk
1 Mendota Road West
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Make checks payable to: Dakota County​

​Please provide your address and phone number. Once received, a Certificate of Filing will be sent.​

Last updated: 1/6/2025 3:29 PM

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  • Hastings, MN 55033
  • Ph: 651-437-3191
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