Cass County (N. D.) Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were not required by Dakota Territory law and it was not until 1887 when federal law required marriage licenses be issued. The first session of the North Dakota State Legislature passed a law that required a marriage license be obtained from the court.  From 1877 and into 1886 the marriage certificates consisted only of a written statement by the person performing the wedding.

The marriage licenses at the Institute span the period of the late 1870s to July 1944.  Licenses after July1944 are maintained by the Cass County Treasurer, 211 9th Street South, Fargo ND 58103. 

A database to all names in the records has been developed and available on the Institute web site.
 

Cass County