INSTRUCTIONS: RAMSEY COUNTY APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE

Every Minnesota county has its own form to be completed by couples who wish to be married and need to obtain a license. This article discusses the process for completing a Ramsey County Application for Marriage License. This document can be obtained from the official website maintained by Ramsey County. While you may fill out this document in advance, it must be signed in person by both the bride and groom at the Saint Paul offices of the Ramsey County Department of Public Health. If only one party can attend, they should also complete a notarized Supplemental Marriage License Application.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 1: The groom should enter his full name and current address.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 2: Provide the groom's Social Security number.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 3: If the groom has been previously married, they should enter their full name during their previous marriage.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 4: If you have been previously married, check the box next to "Death," "Divorce" or "Annulment" to explain how your last marriage ended. Provide the date and location when the marriage ended. If your marriage was ended through divorce or annulment, name the court where this was formalized.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 5: In the space below the groom's information, the bride should provide the exact same information as applicable to herself.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 6: Couples who are under the age of 18 must provide the full name and address of their parents or guardians to confirm that their consent has been obtained.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 7: Check "yes" or "no" to the question regarding whether the bride and groom are related by blood or adoption. If yes, explain how.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 8: If both parties have had children together prior to marriage, list their names and ages.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 9: List the names both parties will take after marriage and the mailing address they will have.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 10: Sign and date the document when directed to by a registrar. Provide the date on which the ceremony will take place.