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Do both applicants have to appear in Cass County?

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Direct answer

Yes. Both applicants must appear as the office describes in Cass County.

Published rule and conditions

Applicant appearance rule
Yes
Official requirement

Both applicants must be present when applying in person or picking up the license at the Courthouse.

Issuing office

Cass County Finance Office

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage Licenses and WeddingsCass County Finance Office - checked July 30, 2026

    In Cass County, the Finance office handles the duties of administering marriage licenses and performing wedding solemnizations (ceremonies). The marriage licenses that we issue are good to be used in any county within the State of North Dakota. In order to obtain a marriage license in Cass County, North Dakota, an application must be completed online or in person at the Cass County Courthouse. Both applicants must be present when applying in person or picking up the license at the Courthouse. Applicants do not have to be Cass County residents. A North Dakota marriage license allows a couple to get married anywhere within the state of North Dakota. The Cass County Finance Office will perform the civil ceremony which lasts approximately five minutes. The cost of the wedding ceremony is set by statute at $30.00. You must bring two people (related or non-related) to sign as witnesses on the marriage license.

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