Plymouth Marriage Records
Plymouth marriage records fall under Hennepin County, which issues all marriage licenses for Plymouth residents and keeps official records for the city. Plymouth does not have its own marriage license office, so residents go to the nearest Hennepin County service center in Minnetonka. This page covers which office to visit, what documents to bring, the current fees, and where to search or request copies of Plymouth marriage records.
Plymouth Quick Facts
Where to Get a Marriage License in Plymouth
Plymouth does not have a Hennepin County service center within its city limits. The closest office is the Ridgedale Service Center in Minnetonka, just east of Plymouth. Both applicants must appear together in person. Complete an online pre-application at hennepin.us first, then visit the service center to sign and pay.
The Plymouth City Clerk is at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, phone 763-509-5080. The city clerk handles Plymouth city business but does not issue marriage licenses. Staff there will refer you to Hennepin County for marriage license and vital records services.
| Nearest Office | Hennepin County Ridgedale Service Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305 |
| Phone | 612-348-8240 |
| license.rd@hennepin.us | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | hennepin.us/residents/records |
The Ridgedale Service Center is near Ridgedale Drive in Minnetonka and is easy to reach from Plymouth via Highway 394 or Wayzata Boulevard. If this location does not work for you, the Government Center in downtown Minneapolis handles the same applications and charges the same fees.
Plymouth residents can start the marriage license process online through Minnesota's MOMS portal at moms.mn.gov before visiting the Hennepin County Ridgedale Service Center.
Completing the MOMS pre-application online can save time at the service center. Both parties still need to appear in person to sign and pay.
Marriage License Requirements
Both applicants must appear together at the Ridgedale Service Center with valid photo ID. A driver's license, passport, or state ID card all qualify. You must also give your Social Security number at the time of application. It is required by law but does not appear on the license. Under Minnesota Statute 517.08, both parties must be at least 18 years old.
If you were previously married, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or a death certificate. The county will not process your application without proof the prior marriage ended. Bring originals or certified copies, not photocopies, to avoid problems.
Your license is valid for six months and works anywhere in Minnesota. There is no waiting period. Hennepin County provides the original license plus two souvenir copies at no extra cost. The officiant must return the completed license to Hennepin County within five days of the ceremony under Minnesota Statute 517.10.
Plymouth Marriage License Fees
The standard fee is $115. If both parties complete an approved 12-hour premarital education course, the fee drops to $40. Proof of the course must be provided at the time you apply. Expedited processing is available for an extra $20 and reduces the wait from about three weeks to roughly one week.
Certified copies of the marriage record cost $9 each. Order them at the time of application or request them later by calling Hennepin County at 612-348-8240. Copies are needed for name changes, insurance changes, and other legal purposes.
Search Plymouth Marriage Records
You can search Plymouth marriage records for free using the Minnesota MOMS system at moms.mn.gov. This statewide tool includes Hennepin County records and lets you search by name. It returns basic details like party names and the date the license was issued. It is a quick way to verify a marriage or locate a record before requesting a certified copy.
MOMS does not provide certified copies. For those, contact Hennepin County at 612-348-8240 or visit the Ridgedale Service Center. Certified copies carry legal weight and are accepted for government, financial, and legal purposes.
For older records not found in MOMS, the Minnesota Historical Society at mnhs.org holds historical Hennepin County marriage records and can assist with genealogical research.
Nearby Cities
Plymouth is in the western Twin Cities metro. Several nearby cities have their own marriage records pages.
Hennepin County Marriage Records
Plymouth is in Hennepin County, and all marriage licenses and records for the city are maintained at the county level. Visit the county page for full details.