WHAT DO WE NEED TO OBTAIN IN ORDER TO BE MARRIED IN NORTH CAROLINA?
Anyone getting married in NC has to acquire a North Carolina Marriage License from any County Register of Deeds. There is no waiting period on the license, so in effect, you can get the marriage license and be married the same day. No blood tests or physical exams are required.
You do not have to acquire your marriage license in the same county you will be married in. It just has to be a NC marriage license.
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“I’m getting married in North Carolina, so where do we go to get our NC Marriage License?”
There is a ‘Register of Deeds’ office in every North Carolina county so make it easy on yourselves and get your NC marriage license in the most accessible county to your situation, whether you live here or if your coming from out of state. Remember, it’s not necessary for you to get the marriage license in the same county that you will have the ceremony. It just has to be a NC Marriage License.
MORE Q&A
What do we need to bring to the Register of Deeds?
This varies from county to county. It’s best to call the particular county you are going to and ask what they require so that you can arrive with peace of mind knowing you have what they will be wanting. Some require only a driver’s license and others also ask for social security number proof, divorce papers, etc.
Can we get our license online or through the mail?
There are possible notary and affidavit avenues depending on the county, but as of now you cannot get your license online. Most of the counties allow you to do some prep work on their website to expedite the process for when you come to their office. If you have in hand what they will be asking for it, usually only takes about 15-20 minutes.
How much is the license and when should we get it?
Your North Carolina marriage license will cost you $60 and be prepared to bring cash or check since credit and debit cards are not accepted. The license must be used within 60 days of the date it is issued to you, so be sure to be within that window of time.
What do we do with it after we get it?
Hold on to it and deliver it to your officiant on the day of the rehearsal or wedding date so that he or she can be sure to fill out all the correct information as well as have your two witnesses fill their parts in the designated areas. You will sign it on the day it was issued to you in the Register of Deeds office. The officiant is then required to submit the license back to the county register of deeds from which it was issued. This must be done within ten days of the wedding date.