Do I need a notary for the Certified Marriage Certificate Request?

No. This document is completed without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the requester just signs and dates it.

Can I request a certificate for a marriage recorded outside Olmsted County?

No. The form says that if the marriage was not filed and recorded in Olmsted County, copies are in the county where the couple applied for the license.

What payment methods does the form list?

The form lists credit card, check, and money order. It says not to send cash and notes that credit card payments have a 2.15% convenience fee.

Olmsted County, MN · Olmsted County

No notary required

Certified Marriage Certificate Request

Olmsted County’s request form lets people request certified copies of a marriage certificate filed and recorded in the county.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Olmsted County · Olmsted County, Olmsted County, Minnesota
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: olmstedcounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this form to request a certified marriage certificate when the marriage was filed and recorded in Olmsted County. It asks for both spouses’ names, the marriage date, requester contact information, the number of copies, and payment details. Optional rush processing and express shipping are listed, and fees are due with the application and are not refundable.

Who needs it

A person requesting a certified marriage certificate for a marriage filed and recorded in Olmsted County should complete this form.

How to submit it

Mail the application and payment to Olmsted County Vital Records Office, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. Fax it to (507) 328-7965 only for credit card payments.

About notarization

This document is completed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the requester just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Certified Marriage Certificate Request form.
2
Complete The Request
Enter the spouses’ names, marriage date, requester information, and number of copies.
3
Choose Payment And Options
Select a listed payment method and indicate any optional rush processing or express shipping.
4
Submit To Vital Records
Mail the application and payment to the Olmsted County Vital Records Office, or fax it for credit card payment only.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certified Marriage Certificate Request?: No. This document is completed without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the requester just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the marriage certificate request?: Mail the application and payment to Olmsted County Vital Records Office, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904. Fax is available for credit card payments only.
Can I request a certificate for a marriage recorded outside Olmsted County?: No. The form says that if the marriage was not filed and recorded in Olmsted County, copies are in the county where the couple applied for the license.
What payment methods does the form list?: The form lists credit card, check, and money order. It says not to send cash and notes that credit card payments have a 2.15% convenience fee.

Need something notarized?

This Certified Marriage Certificate Request doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Olmsted County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.