Search Anoka County Marriage Records

Anoka County marriage records date back to 1858 and are handled by the Division of Property Records and Taxation. The county offers multiple locations to apply for a license or get a certified copy, including offices in Anoka, Blaine, and Coon Rapids. You can also search records online through the statewide MOMS system. This page covers the process for getting a license, searching existing records, and requesting certified copies in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Anoka County Marriage License Offices

Anoka County has several places where you can apply for a marriage license or get a certified copy of a marriage certificate. The main office is at the Anoka County Government Center in the city of Anoka. Two license centers in Blaine and Coon Rapids serve residents in other parts of the county. All locations handle the same services, so pick whichever is most convenient for you.

The main Government Center office is in Suite 119/160 at 2100 3rd Avenue in Anoka. The phone number for that office is 763-324-1360. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The recording counter closes at 4:15 PM, so arrive a bit early if you are pressed for time.

The county also offers an online certificate request system. Visit Anoka County Marriage Certificates for details on requesting copies by mail or online. More information on all license center locations is at www.anokacounty.us/147/License-Centers.

Applying for a Marriage License in Anoka County

The fee for a marriage license in Anoka County is $125. If both parties have completed at least 12 hours of approved premarital education, the fee is $50 instead. Bring a signed, notarized educator's statement on letterhead to get that lower rate. The statement must come from a licensed minister or licensed marriage and family therapist. Under Minnesota Statute 517.08, the educator's names must match exactly what appears on the marriage application.

Anoka County has an online pre-application system. You can fill out your application through the Self-Service Web portal before your visit. You still need to go in person to sign and pay, but completing the form online in advance saves time at the counter. The county accepts cash, check, eCheck (with a $3.50 fee), and credit or debit cards with a 2.60% convenience fee.

Both people applying must show valid photo ID. Accepted forms include a driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport, or certified birth certificate. If either party was previously married, you need to bring proof the prior marriage ended. A divorce decree or death certificate is what you need.

One important note for Anoka County: felony applicants cannot use a marriage license to change their name. Under Minnesota Statute 259.13, a person with a felony conviction must follow a separate name change process through the courts. This applies to applications submitted after August 1, 2023.

Anoka County Marriage Records Lookup

Anoka County marriage records go back to 1858. The statewide MOMS database indexes these records and makes them searchable online at no cost. Go to moms.mn.gov and select Anoka County, or search all counties at once. You can search by name, date range, or a combination. The system has three search modes: exact match works best when you know the spelling, Soundex finds similar sounds, and wildcard lets you use partial names.

Results show both parties' names, the marriage date, and which county holds the record. For a certified copy, contact the Anoka County office after you find the record. Copies can be requested in person at any license center, by mail, or through the online certificate request page.

The county also has detailed information on its Marriage Licenses page and its Marriage Certificates page. Both are good starting points if you want specifics on the current process, forms, or fees.

Getting a Certified Copy in Anoka County

Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $9 each in Anoka County. You can ask for one at any of the three license center locations. Mail requests are also accepted. For mail requests, send a written request with the full names of both parties, the date and county of marriage, your contact information, a copy of your ID, and a check for $9 payable to Anoka County.

Under Minnesota Statute 517.101, anyone may request a certified copy of a marriage certificate. You do not have to be one of the people named in the record. Marriage records are public data in Minnesota under Chapters 13 and 517 of state law.

Note: Processing time for mail requests varies. In-person requests at any license center are typically handled the same day.

Anoka County License Center Locations

The county has three license center locations to serve different parts of the county. All three offer the same marriage-related services. If you live in the north part of the county, the Blaine or Coon Rapids locations may be closer than the main office in Anoka.

All three locations are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 763-324-1360 to confirm hours or ask questions before you go.

Cities in Anoka County

Anoka County includes several cities in the Twin Cities metro area. Two cities in the county have dedicated pages on this site. All marriage licenses for the county are issued through Anoka County's license centers regardless of which city you live in.

Other communities in Anoka County include Andover, Ramsey, Fridley, Spring Lake Park, and Ham Lake. All file marriage records through the Anoka County offices.

Nearby Counties

Anoka County borders several other Twin Cities metro counties. If you are unsure which county to use, apply in the county where you live.