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Minnesota Prenuptial Agreement

Online Prenup in Minnesota

Create a legally sound Minnesota prenuptial agreement online. State-specific document covering equitable distribution rules, signing requirements, and Minn. Stat. § 519.11 et seq..

Property System
Equitable Distribution
Signing Timeline
30+ days recommended
Notarization
Required
Witnesses
2 required

How Minnesota Divides Property

Minnesota uses equitable distribution to divide marital property at divorce. Courts consider each spouse’s income, contributions to the marriage, length of the marriage, and other factors — but “equitable” doesn’t mean equal. The process is governed by Minn. Stat. § 519.11 et seq., which gives courts a structured framework for evaluating the agreement. A prenup lets you define your own division rules in advance, removing uncertainty about how a court might split your assets.

How Clause Helps

Your Clause prenup explicitly defines which property is separate and which is marital, overriding Minnesota's default equitable distribution rules with terms you both agree on.

Minnesota Signing Requirements

Written agreementMust be in writing — verbal prenups are not valid
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Signed by both partiesBoth parties must sign voluntarily before the wedding
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Notarization requiredBoth parties must sign before a notary public — required by Minn. Stat. § 519.11 et seq.
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2 witnesses requiredBoth parties must sign in front of 2 independent witnesses who are not party to the agreement
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Independent legal counsel recommendedEach party should have their own attorney review the agreement
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Full financial disclosureBoth parties must disclose all assets, debts, and income — incomplete disclosure is the #1 reason prenups are invalidated
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State-specific requirementMust be notarized and witnessed by two witnesses
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Prenup Cost in Minnesota

Attorney-drafted prenups typically cost $5,000 to $20,000 combined. Here's how Clause compares:

MethodCostTimelineIncludes
Traditional attorneys (both spouses)
$5,000 – $20,0004–8 weeksDrafting, negotiation, revisions
Single attorney + review
$2,500 – $7,0002–4 weeksOne attorney drafts, other reviews
Clause Essential
$549Same dayAgreement Builder, state-specific document, notarized signing support
Clause ComprehensiveBest Value
$699Same dayEssential + all optional clauses, unlimited revisions
Clause + 1 Attorney Review + Notary
$1,3983–5 daysComprehensive + one attorney review + notarization
Clause + 2 Attorney Reviews + Notary
$2,0973–5 daysComprehensive + both spouses reviewed + notarization

Minnesota Prenup FAQ

Yes. Minnesota has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Minn. Stat. § 519.11 et seq.), which sets clear standards for enforcement. Courts uphold prenups that are in writing, signed by both parties with full financial disclosure, and free from fraud, duress, or unconscionable terms.

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