This bill amends various provisions related to marriage records in Minnesota, specifically updating the requirements for marriage license applications and the responsibilities of local registrars. Key changes include the requirement for both parties to provide their full ages and dates of birth on the marriage application, as well as the stipulation that the local registrar may conduct interviews with applicants either in person or remotely. Additionally, the bill introduces new fees for certified and uncertified marriage records, as well as for amending errors in marriage records, while also establishing a process for local registrars to amend records based on submitted documentation.

Furthermore, the bill repeals existing statutes regarding the credentials of ministers and the solemnization of civil marriages by certain religious groups, streamlining the process for civil marriage officiants. It clarifies that civil marriages can be solemnized by individuals who meet specific age and registration criteria, and it mandates that the marriage certificate includes detailed information about the parties involved. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and simplify the legal framework surrounding marriage in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.223, 517.04, 517.08, 517.09, 517.10