How to Find North Dakota Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records How To Find North Dakota Marriage Records

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North Dakota was created in 1889, from Dakota Territory. State wide restration of marriage records began in 1925. You may obtain dopies of marriage records by writing to the division of vital records, or locate the contact information for Clerk of Court or County Recorder.

Finding North Dakota Marriage Records

 * Before statewide registration, individual towns or counties issued marriage licenses and recorded marriages. Write to the office of the judge of the county court or the clerk of the district court for these records. In counties with less than 15,000 population, the judge of the county court serves as the clerk of the district court.
 * North Dakota state wide registration of marriages began in 1925.
 * North Dakota marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period

Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1889 
 * 1889 to 1925
 * 1925 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown

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Marriages Before 1889

 * Before 1893, no marriages were recorded by the county or state

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.



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Marriages 1899 to 1925
Marriage Records on Microfilm Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.


 * Search the FHLC by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.

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Marriages 1925 to Present
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information


 * Copies may be ordered from the North Dakota county clerk.


 * Copies may be ordered from the North Dakota Department of Public Vital Records.

Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

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