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North Dakota Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 53 counties in North Dakota, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Adams5 days
Barnes5 days
Benson5 days
Billings5 days
Bottineau5 days
Bowman5 days
Burke5 days
Burleigh5 days
Cass5 days
Cavalier5 days
Dickey5 days
Divide5 days
Dunn5 days
Eddy5 days
Emmons5 days
Foster5 days
Golden Valley5 days
Grand Forks5 days
Grant5 days
Griggs5 days
Hettinger5 days
Kidder5 days
LaMoure5 days
Logan5 days
McHenry5 days
McIntosh5 days
McKenzie5 days
McLean5 days
Mercer5 days
Morton5 days
Mountrail5 days
Nelson5 days
Oliver5 days
Pembina5 days
Pierce5 days
Ramsey5 days
Ransom5 days
Renville5 days
Richland5 days
Rolette5 days
Sargent5 days
Sheridan5 days
Sioux5 days
Slope5 days
Stark5 days
Steele5 days
Stutsman5 days
Towner5 days
Traill5 days
Walsh5 days
Ward5 days
Wells5 days
Williams5 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, officiants typically have 5 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in North Dakota?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in North Dakota. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in North Dakota?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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