Ministry Credentials
Effective December 29, 2020, anyone needing the following services will need to make an appointment using the Olmsted County Online Check-in System. These services will not appear as options in the Olmsted County Online Check-in System until December 29.
Credentials of Ordination can be filed by mail or in person. Credentials of Ordination must be filed in at least one Minnesota county in order to perform a legal marriage ceremony in this state.
Gather your information
You will need a copy of your ordination document or a letter of good faith signed by the church elders.
Complete and sign the Filing Credentials of Ordination form.
Submit the documents
Send by mail:
- A copy of your Credentials of Ordination or license
- Signed copy of the:
Certificate of Filing.pdf
- Fee of $20
- Send to
Olmsted County
Vital Records & Licensing
151 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904-3709
Bring in person:
- Original or photocopy of your Credentials of Ordination or license
- Fee of $20
Acceptable forms of payment are credit card, personal check, money order or cashier's check. We accept credit cards. There is a 2.49% convenience fee for all credit card payments.
Make checks payable to: Olmsted County.