💍 Get a Marriage License
Get a Marriage License in Ward County, ND
Here's what to expect at the County Recorder — fees, what to bring, and where to go.
$65.00Ward County's published price
Two parts: a licence fee of up to $30.00 (N.D.C.C. 14-03-22(1) — a cap, which the county sets under) and a $35.00supplemental fee for the domestic violence prevention fund, collected “in addition to the license fee” (14-03-22(2)). Ward County's own page: “$65 in cash (no checks or Credit Cards accepted)” County page ↗
Where to apply, and how long it lasts
Apply in the county where either of you lives or is temporarily staying, where a parent of either of you lives, or where the ceremony will be. The licence must be issued no more than 60 days before the wedding (14-03-10), and the ceremony may be anywhere in North Dakota (14-03-09).
A ceremony at the courthouse, and copies afterwards
The recorder or designated official may marry you: $30.00during courthouse hours (14-03-22(3)). Certified copies of the marriage record come from the county that issued the licence, at a price the county sets — the Department of Health and Human Services notes “the fees may vary from county to county”.
📞Ask the Recorder before you go: (701) 857-6413
📋Office Information
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Office Address
Administration Building, 225 Third St. SE, Minot, ND 58701
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Phone
(701) 857-6413🕘
Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5005, Minot, ND 58702-5005
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Fax
(701) 857-6414
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Official Website
County Recorder page · co.ward.nd.us ↗🔍
Based on available public records
This page shows the best information we have for Ward County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.
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