North Dakota § 14-03-20.2 - Middle name options
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-03-20.2 — Middle name options, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-03-20.2. Middle name options
1. One party or both parties to a marriage may elect to change the middle name by which that individual wishes to be known after the solemnization of the marriage by entering the new middle name in the space provided on the marriage license application. If an individual elects to change that individual's middle name, the middle name entry on the marriage license application or marriage license must consist of: a. The premarriage surname or former surname of that individual; b. 2. The premarriage middle name and the premarriage surname or former surname of that individual; or c. A hyphenated combination of the premarriage middle name and the premarriage surname or former surname of that individual. Compliance with the middle name provisions of this section is sufficient to meet the satisfactory evidence requirements of section 39-06-07.1.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-03-20.2
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-03-20.2 cover?
Section 14-03-20.2 ("Middle name options") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 14-03-20.2?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 14-03-20.2" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 14-03-20.2 apply to my situation?
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