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North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-03-10. Marriage may not be solemnized without license

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A person may not solemnize any marriage until the parties to the marriage produce a license regularly issued not more than sixty days before the date of the marriage by:

1. A recorder serving the county in which either of the contracting parties resides or is temporarily domiciled, unless the board of county commissioners designates a different official;

2. A recorder serving the county in which a parent of either of the parties resides or is temporarily domiciled, unless the board of county commissioners designates a different official; or

3. A recorder serving the county in which the marriage is to be solemnized, unless the board of county commissioners designates a different official.

For the purpose of obtaining a marriage license, a member of the armed forces of the United States stationed within the state of North Dakota is deemed to reside in the county in which that person is stationed.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-03-10. Marriage may not be solemnized without license - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-14-domestic-relations-and-persons/nd-cent-code-sect-14-03-10/

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