Ramsey County Marriage License
Getting married in St. Paul? Ramsey County issues licenses in person at Vital Records in the Plato Building. Bring an educator's statement for 12 hours of premarital education and the license costs $50 instead of $125.
- Ramsey County fee with our statement: $50 instead of $125
- 12 hours, online, one enrollment for both of you
- Original signed, notarized Educator's Statement mailed by USPS
The course pays for itself: Minnesota drops the marriage license fee from $125 to $50 for couples who finish 12 hours of premarital education. That is $75 back, in every county.
Start the course – $29.97 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Signed, notarized Educator's Statement mailed to your door. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
Ramsey County marriage license at a glance
| Where | Ramsey County Vital Records, Plato Building, 90 Plato Blvd. West, Saint Paul, MN 55107 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Phone | 651-266-1333 |
| Fee | $125 without premarital education |
| Fee with statement | $50 with an educator's statement for 12 hours of premarital education |
| Included | The fee is set by state law (Minn. Stat. 517.08), so it is the same as in every Minnesota county. Certified copies of your marriage record cost $10 each. |
| Payment | Check the Ramsey County marriage license page for accepted payment methods before you go. |
| Waiting period | None. The license is valid for six months anywhere in Minnesota |
Source: Ramsey County marriage license page. Fees and rules can change; check the county's page before you go.
How to apply in Ramsey County
- Take premarital education first. 12 hours together. Our online Minnesota premarital course is $29.97 per couple; allow time for the mailed statement.
- Both of you go to Vital Records in the Plato Building together: Ramsey says marriage licenses must be requested in person.
- Can one of you not be there? That partner needs a notarized Supplemental Marriage License Application and a completed, notarized Marriage License Application.
- Hand in your educator's statement when you apply to get the $50 fee.
The educator's statement in Ramsey County
State law sets the rule Ramsey applies: a statement signed, dated and notarized (or church-sealed) by your educator on their letterhead, confirming at least 12 hours that included a premarital inventory and communication and conflict skills. Your full legal names must match the application exactly. Ours is mailed to you signed, dated and notarized on letterhead.
What to bring
Valid identification for each of you (both 18 or older). Be ready with full legal names, address, phone, Social Security number if you have one, and the names you will use after the marriage.
After the wedding
Certified copies of your marriage record can be requested by mail or in person for $10 each. Historical records take longer and are not done the same day.
Good to know in Ramsey County
- Vital Records moved to the Plato Building on Plato Blvd. West; older guides list other addresses.
- Your license must be bought before the wedding and used within six months, anywhere in Minnesota.
What the course saves you in Ramsey County
| License without the course | $125 |
|---|---|
| License with our statement | $50 |
| You save at the court | $75 |
| Course, both of you | $29.97 |
| Money left over | $45.03, plus the skills |
The course pays for itself: Minnesota drops the marriage license fee from $125 to $50 for couples who finish 12 hours of premarital education. That is $75 back, in every county.
Start the course – $29.97 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Signed, notarized Educator's Statement mailed to your door. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
Reviewed by Kristen Franzen, LPCC. Facts checked against the Ramsey County marriage license page and Minn. Stat. 517.08. Last updated .
Ramsey County marriage license FAQ
How much is a marriage license in Ramsey County?
$125, or $50 with an educator's statement for at least 12 hours of premarital education (Ramsey County Vital Records). The fee is set by state law (Minn. Stat. 517.08), so it is the same as in every Minnesota county. Certified copies of your marriage record cost $10 each.
Does Ramsey County accept an online premarital course?
Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. 517.08) sets what counts: at least 12 hours with a premarital inventory and communication and conflict management skills, from a qualifying educator such as a licensed or ordained minister. It does not require the course to be in person. State law sets the rule Ramsey applies: a statement signed, dated and notarized (or church-sealed) by your educator on their letterhead, confirming at least 12 hours that included a premarital inventory and communication and conflict skills. Your full legal names must match the application exactly. Ours is mailed to you signed, dated and notarized on letterhead.
How do we apply in Ramsey County?
Both of you go to Vital Records in the Plato Building together: Ramsey says marriage licenses must be requested in person. Can one of you not be there? That partner needs a notarized Supplemental Marriage License Application and a completed, notarized Marriage License Application. Hand in your educator's statement when you apply to get the $50 fee.
Do we have to apply in Ramsey County?
No. A Minnesota license from any county can be used for a ceremony anywhere in Minnesota, so you can apply where it suits you. The ceremony must take place in Minnesota.
Can couples outside St. Paul take this course?
Yes. Couples in Roseville, Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Shoreview and anywhere in Minnesota take the same course, and the fee rules are the same in every county.
Other counties: Hennepin County · Dakota County · Anoka County. Applying somewhere else? See the Minnesota marriage license guide.