Who may solemnize marriages
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-03-09
in effect14-03-09. Who may solemnize marriages
Marriages may be solemnized at any location within the state by:
1. All judges of courts of record;
2. Municipal judges;
3. Recorders, unless the board of county commissioners designates a different official;
4. Ordained ministers of the gospel, priests, and clergy, authorized by recognized
denominations; and
5. By any individual authorized by the rituals and practices of any religious persuasion.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t14c03.pdf#nameddest=14-03-09Fetched: 10/16/2026
