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What prior-marriage documents are required in Cass County?

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In Cass County, an applicant who has been married before must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree. Someone divorced more than once must provide certified copies of ALL divorce decrees before a license can be issued. The Finance Office keeps the application and any certified copies on file for 4 years. A certified copy carries a stamp saying it is a true and correct copy of the original, plus a raised or stamped seal.

Published rule and conditions

Prior-marriage documents
An applicant who has been married before must provide a certified copy of the divorce decree. Someone divorced more than once must provide certified copies of ALL divorce decrees before a license can be issued.

The Finance Office keeps the application and any certified copies on file for 4 years. A certified copy carries a stamp saying it is a true and correct copy of the original, plus a raised or stamped seal.

Applies in some cases

If either applicant has been previously married, that applicant MUST provide a certified copy of the divorce decree. If the applicant has been divorced more than once, then certified copies of ALL divorce decrees MUST be provided before obtaining a license.

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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