Ministry credentials
Marriage Officiant
Legislative change effective July 1, 2025 will require anyone performing a marriage to register with a county office.
To perform a wedding ceremony in Minnesota, you must register with a Minnesota county prior to the ceremony. No credentials are required to register with the county. (M.S. 517.04)
Walk-ins are welcome, or appointments can be made at: Olmsted County Online Check-in System.
Please note:
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.
Becoming a marriage officiant:
Gather your information
Complete and sign the Filing Credentials of Ordination form.
Submit the documents
Send by mail:
- Signed copy of the:
- Fee of $40
- Send to
Olmsted County
Vital Records & Licensing
151 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904-3709
Bring in person:
- Fee of $40
Acceptable forms of payment are credit card, personal check, money order or cashier's check. We accept credit cards. There is a 2.15% convenience fee for all credit card payments.
Make checks payable to: Olmsted County.