Marriage between two individuals of the same sex is legal and recognized in Minnesota. This means that for all marriages performed on or after August 1, 2013, same sex couples have the same rights to marriage, divorce, marriage benefits and responsibilities as opposite sex couples in Minnesota family court.
However, if you had a commitment ceremony before August 1, 2013, you must apply for a marriage license and marry in an official ceremony to make your marriage legally recognized in Minnesota.
The United States Supreme Court issued a decision in June 2015 that found state level bans on same sex marriage to be unconstitutional. Therefore, same sex marriage is now legal in every state.
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