Scott County Marriage Records

Thank you for visiting. We aim to help you find Scott County Marriage Records. This page gives you the key facts. You can learn how to ask for these records. Find out where to go and what you need.

If you want to search right now, you can visit Minnesota Official Records at https://minnesotaofficialrecords.com/scott-county-marriage-records/ to start your Scott County Marriage Records search quickly. This site offers a way to begin looking for records online if you prefer not to wait or visit the county office in person. It provides search tools for various public records, including marriage details filed in Scott County.

How to Get Scott County Marriage Records

Before you try to get a record, know this. Scott County Marriage Records are only here if the couple applied for their marriage license in Scott County. If they got the license in a different Minnesota county, you must ask that county. Minnesota has a statewide system. But the county where the license was first issued keeps the official record. You can check the Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS) index first. This helps confirm which county holds the marriage record you seek. It does not give you the full record, just the location.

Request Marriage Records In Person

You can visit the Scott County Customer Service center. It is inside the main Government Center building. Staff there can help you request a certified marriage certificate. You will need to provide details about the marriage. This includes the full names of both people on the license. You also need the date of the marriage. Bring a valid photo ID with you. This helps prove who you are. It may be needed depending on why you need the record. Be ready to pay the fee.

• Location: Scott County Government Center, Customer Service

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• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)

• Phone: 952-496-8432

Request Marriage Records by Mail

You can also ask for a record by mail. Write down the needed facts clearly. Include the full names of both spouses. Put their names before marriage if known. Give the exact date of the marriage. You must include your full return mailing address. Also include a check for the correct fee amount. Make the check payable to "Scott County". Mail everything to the Customer Service office. Do not send cash in the mail. It is not safe. This method takes more time due to mail speed. Plan for processing and return mail time. Ensure your check covers the $9 fee per copy.

• Mailing Address: Scott County Government Center Attn: Customer Service 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379

Request Marriage Records by Email

Scott County allows email requests for marriage records. Send an email to customerservicevm@co.scott.mn.us. Your email must have key details. Include the full names of both parties. Add names used before marriage if they changed. List the date the marriage took place. Provide your full return mailing address. Very important: include your daytime phone number. Staff need this to call you for payment. They will call to get your credit or debit card info. A service fee applies to card payments. They cannot process requests without contact info. Once paid, they mail the certificate to you.

Understanding Scott County Marriage Certificates

Types of Copies

Scott County mainly issues certified copies of marriage records. A certified copy has an official county seal. It is a legal document. People use it for many reasons. This can include name changes on ID or bank accounts. It is used for insurance or Social Security needs. It can also prove marriage for legal matters. Check if Scott County offers non-certified or informational copies if needed. Those usually cannot be used for legal proof.

Information Found on the Record

A Scott County marriage certificate contains important facts. It shows the full legal names of both spouses. Their names at the time of application are listed. The record states the date the marriage ceremony happened. It confirms the marriage took place in Minnesota. The record is filed in the county where the license was issued, which is Scott County in this case. It does not always list the exact city or venue of the ceremony. Names of witnesses and the officiant are often included too.

Who Can Get a Certified Copy?

Not just anyone can get a certified marriage record. Minnesota law limits access to protect privacy. Minnesota Statutes, section 144.225, subdivision 7 outlines who has "tangible interest". This usually includes:

• The persons named on the record (the spouses).

• A child of the subject.

• A parent named on the record.

• A grandparent or grandchild of the subject.

• A legal guardian with court papers.

• A legal representative (like an attorney) acting for the subject.

• Someone with a court order saying they need it.

You must state your relationship to the people on the record. You may need to show proof of identity. Or you might sign a form stating you are eligible. This ensures records are only given to proper persons. The rules help prevent fraud or misuse of private data.

Fees and Payment Methods

Cost for Certified Copies

The fee for each certified copy of a Scott County marriage record is $9. You need one copy per request usually. If you need multiple official copies, pay $9 for each one.

Ways to Pay

How you pay depends on how you ask for the record.

• In Person: You can pay with cash. Checks made out to "Scott County" are good. Credit cards or debit cards work too. But there is a service fee for cards. It is around 2.45% or 2.49% of the total.

• By Mail: Only send a check or money order. Make it payable to "Scott County". Do not mail cash.

• By Email: You must pay by credit or debit card. Staff will call you for the card details. The service fee (around 2.49%) will be added.

Related: Getting a Marriage License in Scott County

Knowing about licenses helps understand records. The marriage record is created after a valid license is used and returned. You must apply for the license in Scott County for the final record to be filed there. Couples can complete a Marriage License Application online first. But both people must still go in person to the Scott County Government Center. Bring valid photo IDs. They sign the final application there and pay the fee. No appointment is needed for this step. If one person cannot come, they can use a special notarized form (Supplemental Application).

The regular license fee is $115. It drops to $40 if you provide proof of premarital education. This proof must be a signed statement from the educator. It must meet state rules. The license is good for 6 months. You can use it for a ceremony anywhere in Minnesota. Two witnesses, age 16 or older, must be at the ceremony. The person who performs the marriage (officiant) must file their credentials with a Minnesota county first. After the wedding, the signed license must be returned to Scott County within 5 days. Then it becomes the official marriage record.

Correcting Errors on a Marriage Record

What if there is a mistake on a marriage record? Maybe a name is spelled wrong. Or a date is wrong. Fixing errors is usually done through the state, not the county. You need to contact the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Vital Records. They handle amendments to vital records like marriage certificates. Scott County staff likely cannot change the record directly once filed. MDH has specific forms and processes for corrections. You may need proof of the correct information.

• MDH Vital Records Phone: 651-201-5970

Historical Marriage Records

Need very old Scott County Marriage Records? Records from recent decades are usually at the county office. But records from many years ago might be elsewhere. Sometimes very old records move to state archives. The Minnesota Historical Society often holds older government records. Check with Scott County Customer Service first. They can tell you the range of years they hold. If they don't have it, they may direct you to the state historical society or state archives. Availability of pre-1900s records varies.