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What identification is required for a marriage license in Cass County?

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Direct answer

For Cass County, the published answer is Identification proving date of birth for both parties — for example a driver's license, passport, or a certified copy of a birth certificate, Both parties must know their Social Security number; bringing the card is preferred but not required, and If either party has been married before: a certified copy of every divorce decree. The Finance Office does not publish a closed list of acceptable documents; these are the examples it gives.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • Identification proving date of birth for both parties — for example a driver's license, passport, or a certified copy of a birth certificate
  • Both parties must know their Social Security number; bringing the card is preferred but not required
  • If either party has been married before: a certified copy of every divorce decree

The Finance Office does not publish a closed list of acceptable documents; these are the examples it gives.

Official requirement

Both parties must bring identification that proves their date of birth. Some examples are a driver's license, passport, or a certified copy of a birth certificate.

Issuing office

Cass County Finance Office

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesCass County Finance Office - checked July 30, 2026

    To obtain a marriage license you must be at least 18 years of age. Both parties must bring identification that proves their date of birth. Some examples are a driver's license, passport, or a certified copy of a birth certificate. The fee for the marriage license is $65.00. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card. In the state of North Dakota there is no waiting period after you apply for the license before the marriage may take place. The license must be used within 60 days and may be used anywhere in North Dakota. By obtaining a marriage license it permits you to be legally married, however you are not legally married until you have had some sort of a ceremony with an officiant and two witnesses.

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