Bill > SF1409

This bill modifies several provisions related to marriage records and licensing in Minnesota. It updates the reporting requirements for marriage certificates, removing specific details like Social Security numbers and personal information while allowing more flexibility in how data is reported. The bill expands the ways local registrars can accept and process marriage license applications, including remote and electronic methods. It eliminates the previous reduced fee for premarital education and adjusts the marriage license fee structure, with $55 now retained by the county and $60 distributed to various state funds for programs like parenting time centers and family resiliency partnerships. The legislation also introduces new sections establishing fees for marriage records (set at $20 per copy), creating a formal process for amending marriage records, and requiring documentation and specific procedures for record changes. Additionally, the bill repeals previous statutes related to minister credentials and alternative marriage solemnization methods for specific religious groups. The changes aim to modernize marriage record processes, provide more administrative flexibility, and streamline marriage licensing procedures in Minnesota.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1409&ssn=0&y=2025