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Is there a marriage license waiting period in Cass County?

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Direct answer

There is no waiting period between issuance and the ceremony in Cass County. The Finance Office states this as a statewide rule, not a local practice.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license waiting period
None

The Finance Office states this as a statewide rule, not a local practice.

Official requirement

In the state of North Dakota there is no waiting period after you apply for the license before the marriage may take place.

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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