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Marriage Ceremonies

 
WEDDINGS SET BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
 
***Marriage Licenses Must Be Used Within 60 Days From the Date Issued***
 
Betty Braun, the Ward County Recorder, may perform wedding ceremonies.  The County charges a $30.00
fee when ceremonies are conducted during business hours; otherwise the County Recorder sets the fee at
her discretion.  The number is 857-6410.
 
District Court Judges may also perform wedding ceremonies.  There is no charge for wedding performed
during business hours; after hours fees are set by the individual judge.
NOTE THAT JUDGES NEED AT LEAST ONE WEEK ADVANCE NOTICE OF A DESIRED WEDDING DATE Weddings may be scheduled by calling the following numbers:
 
Judge McLees 701-857-6633
Judge Mattson 857-6635
Judge Lee 857-6637
Judge Hagar 857-6639
Judge Cresap 857-6692
 
Municipal Judges and private clergy are also available for marriage ceremonies in their own jurisdictions.   
See your phone directory, or call: 
Judge Aaron Vibeto 839-8749 (Minot)
Judge Ann Olson 679-2665 (Max)
County Clerk Lorraine Myers 537-5729 (Towner)
 
IF YOU CANNOT KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENT-
PLEASE HAVE THE COURTESY TO CALL AND CANCEL
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

 

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