North Dakota Marriage Laws | § 25-1-13.1

South Dakota Codified Laws 25-1-13.1

Marriage of minor--Court approval process--Written findings--Thirty-day waiting period.

If a court order is sought for the marriage of a minor pursuant to § 25-1-13, the court must conduct an in-person hearing with both applicants for the marriage license present and meet privately with each applicant. The court shall consider and make written findings regarding:

(1) The safety, maturity, and long-term welfare of the minor applicant, or minor applicants, as applicable; and

(2) Whether the marriage is entered into freely, without coercion, fraud, or undue influence. A marriage license may not be issued until thirty days after judicial approval is granted.

Created July 2026 by SB159

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