11.02.110 Issuance of the Marriage License

(a) The Tribal Court shall, within ten (10) business days of the filing of a marriage license, examine it to ensure that it conforms to the requirements of this chapter.

(b) If the Tribal Court determines that the marriage license conforms to the requirements of this chapter, the Court shall approve the license and issue a certificate of marriage to the parties.

(c) If the Tribal Court determines that the marriage license does not conform to the requirements of this chapter, the Court shall not approve the marriage license or issue a certificate of marriage and shall provide written notice of denial to the persons seeking it.

(d) The Tribal Court shall maintain each application for a marriage license, denial, as required, the marriage license, and a copy of the certificate of marriage as a permanent record of the Tribe.

(e) Should any party to the marriage performed desire a certificate of the marriage be filed in another jurisdiction, the party may obtain a certified copy from the Court upon request and payment of any fee set by the Court.