Find out how to get married in ND
If you're getting married in the state of North Dakota you must first apply for a wedding license at any in-state county clerk office. These offices, some of which are referred to as the "marriage license bureau," are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the requirements you must adhere to in order to get a valid marriage license that can be used statewide. Let's begin…
The marriage license fee is $35.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of North Dakota to obtain a marriage license that will be valid statewide.
There is no waiting period. You will receive your marriage license immediately after you submit your application.
No, you can get married immediately after your marriage license is issued.
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued. Once it expires, it can no longer be used to get married.
Unfortunately, you'll just have to get a brand new one as your expired one will no longer be recognized as valid by the state nor by the person who will be responsible for officiating your marriage.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
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.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
If you were previously married, the date of your divorce or the date of your spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. If necessary, a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered from your local vital records office and mailed to you.
When you are married, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This document will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need to complete the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
There is an online marriage name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. It's applicable for North Dakota or any other state in the union. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding is recommended in order to expedite the name change process.
A proxy marriage, also known as a "proxy wedding," is when one or both partners to be married are unable to physically attend the ceremony. The missing person, or persons, will have someone "stand in" for them and serve as their "proxy."
No, getting married by proxy is not allowed in North Dakota. There are actually only five states left that do allow marriage by proxy.
The term "common law marriage" refers to an informal marriage, based upon cohabitation and a mutual understanding by both partners, rather than getting married through a civil or religious ceremony. The latter, more common approach, would require an actual North Dakota marriage license.
No, common-law marriages are not allowed in North Dakota. This is unsurprising as only one-fifth of the country currently recognizes common law marriage.
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed or legally recognized in North Dakota, nor are they recognized on the federal level.
North Dakota has 49 offices where a marriage license can be acquired. Simply choose a location below to visit. Phone numbers as well as map and accompanying driving direction links are provided for every address.
Adams County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 469
Hettinger, ND 58639
701-567-2460
Barnes County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 684
Valley City, ND 58072
701-845-8506
Benson County , Register Of Deeds
311 B Ave South
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
701-473-5332
Billings County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 138
Medora, ND 58645
701-623-4491
Bottineau County , Register Of Deeds
314 West 5th St
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-2786
Bowman County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 379
Bowman, ND 58623
701-523-3450
Burke County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 219
Bowbells, ND 58721
701-377-2818
Burleigh County , Register Of Deeds
221 N 5th St
Bismark, ND 58502
701-222-6749
Cass County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 2806
Fargo, ND 58108
701-241-5620
Cavalier County , Register Of Deeds
901 3rd St
Langdon, ND 58249
701-256-2136
Dickey County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 148
Ellendale, ND 58436
701-349-3029
Divide County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 68
Crosby, ND 58730
701-965-6661
Dunn County , Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 106
Manning, ND 58642
701-573-4447
Eddy County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 689
New Rockford, ND 58356
701-947-2813
Emmons County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 905
Linton, ND 58552
701-254-4812
Foster County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 257
Carrington, ND 58421
701-652-2491
Golden Valley , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 596
Beach, ND 58621
701-872-4352
Grand Forks County , Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 6
Grand Forks, ND 58206
701-780-8251
Grant County , Register Of Deeds
Box 258
Carson, ND 58529
701-622-3544
Griggs County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 237
Cooperstown, ND 58425
701-797-2771
Hettinger County , Register Of Deeds Office
P.O. Box 668
Mott, ND 58646
701-824-2545
LaMoure County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 156
La Moure, ND 58458
701-883-5301
Mc Lean County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 219
Washburn, ND 58577
701-462-8541
McHenry County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 57
Towner, ND 58788
701-537-5634
McIntosh County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 179
Ashley, ND 58413
701-288-3589
McKenzie County , Clerk of Courts
P.O. Box 523
Watford City, ND 58854
701-842-3452
Mercer County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 39
Stanton, ND 58571
701-745-3272
Morton County
, District Court
Marriage License
210 2nd Ave N.W.
Mandan, ND 58554
701-667-3355
Mountrail County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 69
Stanley, ND 58784
701-628-2945
Nelson County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 565
Lakota, ND 58344
701-247-2433
Oliver County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 125
Center, ND 58530
701-794-8777
Pembina County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 147
Cavalier, ND 58220
701-265-4373
Pierce County , Register Of Deeds
240 S.E. 2nd St
Rugby, ND 58368
701-776-5206
Ramsey County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 863
Devils Lake, ND 58301
701-662-7018
Ransom County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 666
Lisbon, ND 58054
701-683-5823
Renville County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 68
Mohall, ND 58761
701-756-6398
Richland County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 995
Wahpeton, ND 58074
701-642-7800
Rolette County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 276
Rolla, ND 58367
701-477-3166
Sargent County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 176
Forman, ND 58032
701-724-6241
Slope County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box Jj
Amidon, ND 58620
701-879-6275
Stark County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 130
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-264-7645
Steele County , Register Of Deed
P.O. Box 296
Finley, ND 58230
701-524-2152
Stutsman County , Register Of Deeds
511 2nd Ave S.E.
Jamestown, ND 58401
701-252-9034
Towner County , Register Of Deeds
310 2nd St
Cando, ND 58324
701-968-4343
Traill County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 399
Hillsboro, ND 58045
701-436-4457
Walsh County , Register Of Deeds
600 Cooper Ave
Grafton, ND 58237
701-352-2380
Ward County , District Court-Marriage
315 3rd St South East
Minot, ND 58701
701-857-6410
Wells County , Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 125
Fessenden, ND 58438
701-547-3141
Williams County , Register Of Deeds
205 E Broadway
Williston, ND 58802
701-572-1729