Bloomington Marriage Records
Bloomington marriage records are handled through Hennepin County, which issues all marriage licenses for residents of the city. Bloomington does not have its own marriage license office, so residents go to the nearest Hennepin County service center. This page covers which office serves Bloomington, what you need to bring, the current fees, and how to search or request copies of marriage records online.
Bloomington Quick Facts
Where to Get a Marriage License in Bloomington
Bloomington residents get their marriage license from Hennepin County. There is no Hennepin County service center within Bloomington city limits, so the closest office is the Southdale Service Center in Edina. This location serves Bloomington and other southern Hennepin County cities. You must complete an online pre-application at hennepin.us before going in person.
Both applicants must appear together and bring valid photo ID. The Bloomington City Clerk is located at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, phone 952-563-8728. The city clerk does not issue marriage licenses and will refer Bloomington residents to Hennepin County.
| Office | Hennepin County Southdale Service Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435 |
| Phone | 612-348-8240 |
| license.sd@hennepin.us | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | hennepin.us/residents/records |
The Southdale Service Center is inside the Southdale shopping area in Edina, just north of Bloomington. It is easy to reach by car from most parts of Bloomington and has parking available. The Government Center in downtown Minneapolis also accepts applications if the Southdale location does not work for you.
The City of Bloomington official website has general information about city services and can point you toward county resources for marriage-related questions.
Keep in mind that Bloomington itself does not process marriage licenses. All license-related services go through Hennepin County at one of their service centers.
Marriage License Requirements
Both parties must show up together at the Hennepin County office with a valid photo ID. Driver's licenses, passports, and state IDs all work. You also need to provide your Social Security number at the time of application. The number is used for state records purposes but does not appear on the license itself.
Under Minnesota Statute 517.08, both applicants must be 18 or older. If you were married before, you must bring a certified copy of your divorce decree or a death certificate showing the prior marriage ended legally. The county will not issue a new license without this.
Your license is valid for six months anywhere in Minnesota. There is no waiting period after you get the license. The person performing the ceremony must be authorized under Minnesota Statute 517.04. After the wedding, the officiant returns the completed license to Hennepin County within five days. Hennepin County provides the original license plus two souvenir copies at no extra charge.
Bloomington Marriage License Fees
Hennepin County charges $115 for a standard marriage license. If both parties complete an approved 12-hour premarital education course, the fee is reduced to $40. Proof of the course must be presented at the time of application. Expedited processing is available for an extra $20 and cuts the standard processing time from about three weeks to about one week.
Certified copies of the marriage record cost $9 each. You can request copies at the time you apply or order them later through the Hennepin County Vital Records office. Call 612-348-8240 or visit in person to request copies.
Search Bloomington Marriage Records
Minnesota offers a free online marriage record search at moms.mn.gov. This tool covers Hennepin County records, which includes marriages recorded by Bloomington residents. You can search by name to find basic information about a marriage license, including the date and county of issuance.
MOMS is a public search tool. It does not provide certified copies. For certified documents, contact Hennepin County directly at 612-348-8240. Certified copies are accepted by courts, financial institutions, and government agencies as legal proof of marriage.
For historical records not available through MOMS, the Minnesota Historical Society at mnhs.org holds older Hennepin County marriage records and can assist with genealogy and research requests.
Nearby Cities
Bloomington is surrounded by several cities in the southern Twin Cities metro with their own marriage records pages.
Hennepin County Marriage Records
Bloomington is in Hennepin County, and all marriage licenses and records for the city are maintained at the county level. Visit the Hennepin County page for full details.