Marriage laws in North Dakota is governed by Chapter 14-03 of the North Dakota Century Statute.
In order to marry in the State of North Dakota, you must have a valid marriage license. Both the bride and groom are required to be present when applying for a marriage license. If either party to the marriage is between the ages of 16 and 18, they must have parental consent in order to obtain a marriage license. There is a form available at your local town or county office for this purpose, and the form must be notarized to be valid. A marriage license can not be issued to any person under the age of 16 in the State of North Dakota, notwithstanding the consent of the parents.
There is a fee of $35, payable in cash only for the marriage license in North Dakota, however there is no waiting period for the license when you apply for it. There are no blood or medical tests required in order to obtain a marriage license. The license is valid for 60 days after the date of issue and can only be used in North Dakota.
North Dakota does not recognize same sex marriages or common law marriages. Cousin marriages are also prohibited in North Dakota.
You may have your wedding officiated by any ordained minister of the gospel of every church or by a judge of any court of record, municipal judge or recorder. The minister must file the certificate of marriage with the county judge who issued the license within 5 days of the wedding ceremony. A copy of the wedding certificate must also be given to the bride and groom at the ceremony.
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