INSTRUCTIONS: DAKOTA COUNTY APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE

In order to be married in the state of Minnesota, residents of a county must complete an application for a marriage license as customized by their location. This article discusses completing the Dakota County Application For Marriage License, available on the county government's website. You may also choose to complete an online application provided your address is within the United States. When submitting a paper application, both parties must sign it before a local registrar.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 1: The male should provide their complete name and address.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 2: The male should provide their Social Security number where indicated. If they do not have one, they must provide another signature to attest to this.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 3: Provide the male's age and birthdate.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 4: Provide a daytime phone number where the male can be contacted.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 5: If the male had a different name during a previous marriage, enter it where indicated.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 6: Enter the number of previous marriages the male had if applicable. Indicate how, where and when it ended.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 7: If convicted of a felony on or after August 1, 2000, note this where requested and provide the name of the jurisdiction in which the male was convicted.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 8: The female should provide all of the same information.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 9: Where requested, indicate if there is any blood relationship between the couple and if so what.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 10: Those under 18 must provide the name and address of their guardian to confirm that permission has been received.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 11: List the name both parties plan on taking after marriage and the address where they will reside.

Dakota County Application For Marriage License Step 12: Signatures must be given in the presence of the local registrar, who will also provide their signature and the date.