Bill > HF956

This bill modifies several provisions related to marriage records and civil marriage licenses in Minnesota. It updates the reporting requirements for marriage certificates, removing detailed personal information that must be reported and instead allowing the state registrar to determine the format and frequency of reporting. The bill changes who can perform civil marriages, removing specific roles like judges and court administrators and focusing on civil marriage officiants registered with local registrars. The marriage license application process is streamlined, removing requirements about listing the sex of each party and simplifying documentation needed. The bill also establishes new provisions for marriage record fees, setting $20 as the cost for certified and uncertified records, and creating a process for amending marriage records with specific documentation requirements. Additionally, the bill increases the marriage license fee from $115 to $125, with a revised breakdown of how those funds are distributed across various state programs. The bill repeals previous sections related to minister credentials and alternative marriage solemnization methods, effectively standardizing the marriage licensing process across different religious and cultural practices.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0956&ssn=0&y=2025