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Can you apply for a marriage license in person in Cass County?

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Direct answer

Yes. The published process allows an in-person application in Cass County. The Finance Office is on the main floor of the Cass County Courthouse, 211 9th Street South, Fargo.

Published rule and conditions

In-person marriage license application
Yes

The Finance Office is on the main floor of the Cass County Courthouse, 211 9th Street South, Fargo.

Official requirement

Hours of operation for issuance of marriage licenses: Monday through Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (excluding holidays)

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.

  • 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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