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Marriage Laws United States North Dakota Wedding Officiants

Marriage license requirements in the state of North Dakota, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the North Dakota marriage laws before you apply for the North Dakota marriage license application.

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Marriage License in North Dakota

ID Requirement:

Picture ID is required of each, i.e. Drivers License or certified copy of Birth Certificate.

Residency Requirement:

Do not have to be a resident of North Dakota.

If previously married:

State Law requires that we receive a certified copy of the Divorce Decree to keep with the Marriage License Application.

If widowed:

North Dakota law requires that we receive a plain copy of the Death Certificate of the deceased spouse.

Application Requirement:

Both parties to a marriage should appear in person to obtain the license.

Under 18:

If a person is between sixteen and eighteen years of age, a marriage license may not be issued without the consent of the parents or guardian. This requires a notarized statement. (This form available at the office that issues Marriage License).

A marriage license may not be issued to any person below the age of sixteen, notwithstanding the consent of the parents or guardian of said person.

Name Change:

Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.

Fees:

A marriage license in North Dakota will cost you $65. Some counties may require cash only.

Waiting Period:

No waiting period.

Blood Tests:

No tests.

Common Law Marriage:

No.

Cousin Marriage:

No.

Same Sex Marriage:

No.

Officiants:

Ordained ministers of the gospel and priests of every church may perform marriages. Ministers must file a certificate of marriage with the county judge who issued the license within 5 days after the marriage. Certificates must also be given to the persons married.

Valid:

License is valid for 60 days.
The license can only be used within the State of North Dakota.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

Division of Vital Records
State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200
Phone: (701) 328-2360

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.  Please include the state and county information.

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North Dakota Clerk's Office

Adams County Hettinger, ND 701.567.2460 Barnes County Valley City, ND 701.845.8506 Benson County Minnewaukan, ND 701.473.5332 Billings County Medora, ND 701.623.4491 Bottineau County Bottineau, ND 701.228.2786 Bowman County Bowman, ND 701.523.3450 Burke County Bowbells, ND 701.377.2818 Burleigh County Bismark, ND 701.222.6749 Cass County Fargo, ND 701.241.5620 Cavalier County Langdon, ND 701.256.2136 Dickey County Ellendale, ND 701.349.3029 Divide County Crosby, ND 701.965.6661 Dunn County Manning, ND 701.573.4447 Eddy County New Rockford, ND 701.947.2813 Emmons County Linton, ND 701.254.4812 Foster County Carrington, ND 701.652.2491 Golden Valley Beach, ND 701.872.4352

Grand Forks County Grand Forks, ND 701.780.8241 Grant County Carson, ND 701.622.3544 Griggs County Cooperstown, ND 701.797.2771 Hettinger County Mott, ND 701.824.2545 LaMoure County La Moure, ND 701.883.5301 Mc Lean County Washburn, ND 701.462.8541 McHenry County Towner, ND 701.537.5634 McIntosh County Ashley, ND 701.288.3589 McKenzie County Watford City, ND 701.842.3452 Mercer County Stanton, ND 701.745.3272 Morton County Mandan, ND 701.667.3355 Mountrail County Stanley, ND 701.628.2945 Nelson County Lakota, ND 701.247.2433 Oliver County Center, ND 701.794.8777 Pembina County Cavalier, ND 701.265.4373 Pierce County Rugby, ND 701.776.5206 Ramsey County Devils Lake, ND 701.662.7018

Ransom County Lisbon, ND 701.683.5823 Renville County Mohall, ND 701.756.6398 Richland County Wahpeton, ND 701.642.7800 Rolette County Rolla, ND 701.477.3166 Sargent County Forman, ND 701.724.6241 Slope County Amidon, ND 701.879.6275 Stark County Dickinson, ND 701.264.7645 Steele County Finley, ND 701.524.2152 Stutsman County Jamestown, ND 701.252.9034 Towner County Cando, ND 701.968.4343 Traill County Hillsboro, ND 701.436.4457 Walsh County Grafton, ND 701.352.2380 Ward County Minot, ND 701.857.6410 Wells County Fessenden, ND 701.547.3141 Williams County Williston, ND 701.572.1729

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