Minnesota § 517.103 - AMENDMENT OF MARRIAGE RECORDS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 517.103 — AMENDMENT OF MARRIAGE RECORDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 517.103. AMENDMENT OF MARRIAGE RECORDS
(a) To request an amendment of an error in a marriage record, a person must submit the following documentation to the local registrar:
(1) an affidavit stating the reason for an amendment of the marriage record; and
(2) documentation supporting the amendment.
(b) A local registrar may amend a marriage record if the local registrar:
(1) receives an affidavit and documentation supporting the amendment of a marriage record; and
(2) the local registrar determines that the affidavit and supporting documentation establish that the marriage record contains an error.
(c) The local registrar must retain and maintain an affidavit and documentation upon which the amendment of a marriage record was based, including the date of the amendment and the legal name of the authorized person making the amendment.
(d) The local registrar must not amend a marriage record if:
(1) an applicant fails to submit the documentation required for amending a marriage record; or
(2) the local registrar has reason to question the validity or completeness of the applicant's affidavit or supporting documentation.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 517.103
What does Minnesota Statutes § 517.103 cover?
Section 517.103 ("AMENDMENT OF MARRIAGE RECORDS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 517.103?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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