North Dakota Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period

In North Dakota, the marriage license fee is set at $65 statewide by statute and is collected by the County Recorder's office. This fee is uniform across all counties in the state. The fee should be verified with the relevant county clerk's office before applying, as administrative practices may vary by location.

North Dakota imposes no waiting period between issuance and use of the marriage license. Once issued, the license remains valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. The marriage ceremony requires two witnesses to be present. Couples should plan to obtain their license within the 60-day window before their scheduled wedding date.

The fee is representative. confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.

Where the fee is actually set

In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.

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