Cass County Marriage Records

Cass County marriage records date back to 1897 and are held by the County Recorder in Walker. The Recorder's Office handles license applications, certified copy requests, and record searches for all of Cass County. You can also search records for free through the Minnesota Official Marriage System online. This page covers the key steps for marriage records in Cass County, Minnesota.

Cass County Recorder

The Cass County Recorder's Office is in Walker, the county seat. The office handles marriage licenses, certified copy requests, and access to marriage records from 1897 to the present. No blood test is required to get a license in Cass County. The Recorder also handles real estate records, which are searchable through iDoc Market, a subscription-based service for land records.

The phone number is (218) 547-7381. The mailing address is P.O. Box 3000, Walker, MN 56484. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Visit www.casscountymn.gov/1218/Recorder for details on current services and forms. Cash, check, and money order are accepted for payments.

Getting a Marriage License in Cass County

Both parties must appear at the Recorder's Office in person. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The fee is $115 for a standard license. With 12 hours of approved premarital education, the fee drops to $40. You need a signed, notarized educator's statement on official letterhead to get the lower rate. The educator must be a licensed minister or therapist. Both names on the statement must match the application.

Under Minnesota Statute 517.08, the application requires full legal names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and information about parents' maiden names. If you were previously married, bring proof the prior marriage ended. A divorce decree or death certificate is what you need. The license is valid for six months and can be used anywhere in Minnesota. No waiting period applies.

You can start the application through MOMS.mn.gov before your visit. After the ceremony, the officiant must file the signed marriage certificate with the county Recorder within five days per Minnesota Statute 517.10. Marriage certificate request forms are available at the office for those who want to request copies of existing records.

Cass County Marriage Record Search

Search Cass County marriage records online through MOMS.mn.gov. It is free and covers all 87 Minnesota counties. Records for Cass County in the system go back to 1897. To search, enter a last name and first name. Use the date range to narrow your results. Three search modes are available: exact match for precise searches, Soundex for sound-alike names, and wildcard for partial names.

Results show the names of both parties, the marriage date, and the county holding the record. Once you find the record, contact the Cass County Recorder to get a certified copy for $9. For older records or documents not in the online database, call (218) 547-7381.

Marriage records in Minnesota are public data under Chapters 13 and 517 of state law. Anyone may request access. You do not need to be a party to the marriage to request a copy. MOMS searches are always free, while certified copies from the county cost $9 each.

Cities in Cass County

Cass County is a large, lake-filled county in north-central Minnesota. No cities in Cass County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Walker, the county seat, is the main service hub for marriage records and other county services.

Nearby Counties

Cass County borders several other north-central Minnesota counties. Apply in the county where you reside.