North Dakota Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any ND county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $35.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for North Dakota?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of North Dakota to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams CountyRegister Of Deeds
P.O. Box 469
Hettinger, ND 58639
701-567-2460
Map Barnes County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 684
Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-8506
Map Benson County
Register Of Deeds
311 B Ave South
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
701-473-5332
Map Billings County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 138
Medora, ND 58645
701-623-4491
Map Bottineau County
Register Of Deeds
314 West 5th St
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-2786
Map Bowman County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 379
Bowman, ND 58623
701-523-3450
Map Burke County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 219
Bowbells, ND 58721
701-377-2818
Map Burleigh County
Register Of Deeds
221 N 5th St
Bismark, ND 58502
701-222-6749
Map Cass County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 2806
Fargo, ND 58108
701-241-5620
Map Cavalier County
Register Of Deeds
901 3rd St
Langdon, ND 58249
701-256-2136
Map Dickey County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 148
Ellendale, ND 58436
701-349-3029
Map Divide County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 68
Crosby, ND 58730
701-965-6661
Map Dunn County
Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 106
Manning, ND 58642
701-573-4447
Map Eddy County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 689
New Rockford, ND 58356
701-947-2813
Map Emmons County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 905
Linton, ND 58552
701-254-4812
Map Foster County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 257
Carrington, ND 58421
701-652-2491
Map Golden Valley
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 596
Beach, ND 58621
701-872-4352
Map Grand Forks County
Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 6
Grand Forks, ND 58206
701-780-8251
Map Grant County
Register Of Deeds
Box 258
Carson, ND 58529
701-622-3544
Map Griggs County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 237
Cooperstown, ND 58425
701-797-2771
Map Hettinger County
Register Of Deeds Office
P.O. Box 668
Mott, ND 58646
701-824-2545
Map LaMoure County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 156
La Moure, ND 58458
701-883-5301
Map Mc Lean County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 219
Washburn, ND 58577
701-462-8541
Map McHenry County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 57
Towner, ND 58788
701-537-5634
Map McIntosh County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 179
Ashley, ND 58413
701-288-3589
Map McKenzie County
Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 523
Watford City, ND 58854
701-842-3452
Map Mercer County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
701-745-3272
Map Morton County
District Court
Marriage License
210 2nd Ave N.W.
Mandan, ND 58554
701-667-3355
Map Mountrail County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 69
Stanley, ND 58784
701-628-2945
Map Nelson County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 565
Lakota, ND 58344
701-247-2433
Map Oliver County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 125
Center, ND 58530
701-794-8777
Map Pembina County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 147
Cavalier, ND 58220
701-265-4373
Map Pierce County
Register Of Deeds
240 S.E. 2nd St
Rugby, ND 58368
701-776-5206
Map Ramsey County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 863
Devils Lake, ND 58301
701-662-7018
Map Ransom County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 666
Lisbon, ND 58054
701-683-5823
Map Renville County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 68
Mohall, ND 58761
701-756-6398
Map Richland County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 995
Wahpeton, ND 58074
701-642-7800
Map Rolette County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 276
Rolla, ND 58367
701-477-3166
Map Sargent County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 176
Forman, ND 58032
701-724-6241
Map Slope County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box Jj
Amidon, ND 58620
701-879-6275
Map Stark County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 130
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-264-7645
Map Steele County
Register Of Deed
P.O. Box 296
Finley, ND 58230
701-524-2152
Map Stutsman County
Register Of Deeds
511 2nd Ave S.E.
Jamestown, ND 58401
701-252-9034
Map Towner County
Register Of Deeds
310 2nd St
Cando, ND 58324
701-968-4343
Map Traill County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 399
Hillsboro, ND 58045
701-436-4457
Map Walsh County
Register Of Deeds
600 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
701-352-2380
Map Ward County
District Court-Marriage
315 3rd St South East
Minot, ND 58701
701-857-6410
Map Wells County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 125
Fessenden, ND 58438
701-547-3141
Map Williams County
Register Of Deeds
205 E Broadway
Williston, ND 58802
701-572-1729
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