Getting a Marriage License in Wright County
The Wright County Recorder handles marriage licenses at 3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 1500, Buffalo, MN 55313. Appointments are required, both applicants must appear, and the office accepts applications through the Minnesota Official Marriage System or public terminals before arrival. The recorder phone is 763-682-7357.
The Wright County marriage license page explains the application process and requirements.
That page is the local source for marriage-license timing, ID, appointment, and fee details.
The Wright County marriage certificate page explains how to request certified marriage certificates.
Marriage certificates are filed in the county where the license was obtained, not necessarily where the ceremony happened.
The Minnesota Official Marriage System search page is the statewide marriage-certificate lookup used by participating counties.
MOMS is the best starting point when the user needs to locate where a marriage license was issued.
Marriage Application Details
| Information | Use |
|---|---|
| Full legal name | Required for each applicant. |
| Date of birth | Required for each applicant. |
| Current address and county | Required for each applicant. |
| Social Security number | Requested if the applicant has one. |
| Previous marriage details | Required when applicable. |
| Name after marriage | Required. |
| ID | Driver's license, identification card, or passport. |
Wright County says both applicants must be at least 18, the license is valid for six months in Minnesota, and a reduced fee is available with qualifying premarital education documentation.
Marriage and Divorce Fees
Wright County lists a regular marriage application fee of $125 and a reduced fee of $50 for qualifying premarital education. The Recorder fee schedule also lists a $25 marriage license reissue fee and marriage-certificate fees such as $9 for a certified copy, $20 expedite, $5 postage and handling, and $12 priority mail.
Minnesota Statutes section 517.08 governs marriage-license application rules and the reduced fee basis.
Minnesota Statutes section 259.10 is referenced by Wright County for name-change issues after marriage.
Minnesota Statutes section 259.13 covers felony-related name-change procedure.
Those statutes matter when a marriage record interacts with name changes or felony history.
How to Find Divorce Records
Divorce cases are Wright County District Court family cases. Use MCRO to search by name or case number, then contact Court Administration for certified divorce decrees or complete case files. Family documents are more limited online than civil or criminal case documents, so not every filing will appear remotely.
Court Administration is the correct office for certified copies and missing divorce-document questions.
Marriage Certificate vs Divorce Decree
| Record | Keeper | Access Path |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage certificate | Wright County Recorder / MOMS | Recorder and statewide marriage search. |
| Divorce decree | Wright County District Court | MCRO and Court Administration. |
| Certified divorce file | Wright County Court Administration | Certified copy request from the court. |
State Vital Records Context
Wright County marriage records are county records, but Minnesota marriage and divorce information also shows up in state systems and court records. For a marriage-certificate search, use MOMS first. For a divorce case, use MCRO and Court Administration first. For questions about a marriage license in Wright County, the Recorder remains the local office.
The Wright County Recorder page is the local office contact for marriage records and other recorded county data.
Use the Recorder for marriage records and District Court for divorce records.