North Carolina Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any NC county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $60.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for North Carolina?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of North Carolina to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 60 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed. First cousins may marry, but double first cousins may not marry. Double first cousins occur when the couple is related through both parents. For instance, Jerry marries Sally and Jerry's sister marries Sally's brother. Their children are double first cousins.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Alamance Recorder Of DeedsP.O. Box 837
Graham, NC 27253
336-570-6565
Map Alexander Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 595
Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-3152
Map Alleghany Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 186
Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-4342
Map Anson County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 352
Wadesboro, NC 28170
704-694-3212
Map Ashe Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 367
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-246-1841
Map Avery County
Registry Of Deeds Office
P.O. Box 87
Newland, NC 28657
828-733-8260
Map Beaufort Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 514
Washington, NC 27889
252-946-2323
Map Bertie Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 340
Windsor, NC 27983
252-794-5309
Map Bladen Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 247
Elizabeth Town, NC 28337
910-862-6710
Map Brunswick County Clerk
Registar Of Deeds
75 Courthouse Drive
Bolivia, NC 28422
910-253-2690
Map Buncombe County
Marriage License
60 Court Plaza
Ashville, NC 28801
828-250-4300
Map Burke Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 936
Morganton, NC 28655
828-438-5450
Map Cabarrus County Clerk
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 707
Concord, NC 28026
704-788-8112
Map Caldwell Register Of Deeds
905 West Ave N.W.
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-757-1310
Map Camden County
Registry Of Deeds
P.O. Box 190
Camden, NC 27921
252-335-4077
Map Carteret County Clerk
Recorder Of Deeds
Courthouse Square
Administration Bldg
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-728-8474
Map Caswell County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 98
Yanceville, NC 27379
336-694-4193
Map Catawba County
Register Of Deeds
Highway 321
Justice Center
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-1573
Map Chatham County
Register Of Deeds
Court House Annex
P.O. Box 756
Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-8235
Map Cherokee Register Of Deeds
Cherokee County Court House
201 Peachtree St
Murphy, NC 28906
828-837-2613
Map Chowan Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 487
Edenton, NC 27932
252-482-2619
Map Clay Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 118
Hayesville, NC 28904
828-389-0087
Map Cleveland County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1210
Shelby, NC 28150
704-484-4834
Map Columbus Register Of Deeds
701 Business St
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-640-6625
Map Craven Register Of Deeds
406 Craden St
New Bern, NC 28560
252-636-6617
Map Cumberland County Clerk
Registry Of Deeds
117 Dick St, 1st Floor
Fayetteville, NC 28302
910-678-7775
Map Currituck County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 71
Currituck, NC 27929
252-232-3297
Map Dare Register Of Deeds
201 Budleigh St
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3438
Map Davidson County
Register Of Deeds
203 W 2nd Street
Lexington, NC 27293
336-242-2150
Map Davie Register Of Deeds
123 S Main St
Mocksville, NC 27028
704-634-2513
Map Duplin Register Of Deeds
Duplin County Court House
118 Duplin St
Kenansville, NC 28349
910-296-2108
Map Durham County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1107
Durham, NC 27702
919-560-0480
Map Edgecombe County Of Deeds
Register Of Deeds
301 Saint Andrews St
Tarboro, NC 27786
252-641-7924
Map Forsyth County Clerk
Registrar Of Deeds Office
200 N Main, Rm 208
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
336-727-2259
Map Franklin County Recorder
102 South Main St
Louisburg, NC 27549
919-496-3500
Map Gaston County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
704-866-3181
Map Gates County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 471
Gatesville, NC 27938
252-357-0850
Map Graham Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 406
Robbinsville, NC 28771
828-479-7971
Map Granville Register Of Deeds
101 Main St
Oxford, NC 27565
919-693-6314
Map Greene Register Of Deeds
Courthouse
Greene St
Snow Hill, NC 28580
252-747-3620
Map Guilford County
Register Of Deeds
201 S. Eugene St, Room #L53
Greensboro, NC 27402
336-574-4309
Map Halifax Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 67
Halifax, NC 27839
252-583-2101
Map Harnett County
Register Of Deeds
729 Main St
Lillington, NC 27546
910-893-7540
Map Haywood County
Register Of Deeds
215 N Main St
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-452-6635
Map Henderson County
Register Of Deeds
200 N Grove St, # 129
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-697-4901
Map Hertford County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 36
Winton, NC 27986
252-358-7850
Map Hoke County
Register Of Deeds
304 North Main
Raeford, NC 28376
910-875-2035
Map Hyde Register Of Deeds
Courthouse Square
Main St
Swanquarter, NC 27885
252-926-3011
Map Iredell County
Register Of Deeds
Water St
Statesville, NC 28677
704-872-7468
Map Jackson Register Of Deeds
401 Grindstaff Cove Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
828-586-7532
Map Johnston County Clerk
Register Of Deeds
Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-989-5160
Map Jones Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 189
Trenton, NC 28585
252-448-2551
Map Lee County
Register Of Deeds
1408 S Horner Blvd
Sanford, NC 27331
919-774-4821
Map Lenior County
Register Of Deeds
130 South Queen St
Kinston, NC 28502
252-559-6420
Map Lincoln County
Register Of Deeds
County Court House
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-736-8530
Map Macon County
Registry Of Deeds
5 West Main St
Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-2095
Map Madison County
Register Of Deeds
Main St
Marshall, NC 28735
828-649-3131
Map Martin Register Of Deeds
305 E Main St
Williamston, NC 27892
252-792-1683
Map Mc Dowell County
Register Of Deeds
County Court House
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-4727
Map Mecklenburg County
Registrar Of Deeds
720 East Fourth St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-2443
Map Mitchell Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 82
Bakersville, NC 28705
828-688-2139
Map Montgomery County Register
P.O. Box 695
Troy, NC 27371
910-576-4271
Map Moore Countyer Of Deeds
Register Of Deeds
Old Court House Square
Carthage, NC 28327
910-947-6370
Map Nash Register Of Deeds
Courthouse
Washington St
Nashville, NC 27856
252-459-9836
Map New Hanover Register Of Deeds
Princess St, Room 216
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-341-4531
Map Northampton County
Register Of Deeds
Thomas Bragg St
Jackson, NC 27845
252-534-2511
Map Onslow County
Register Of Deeds
109 Old Bridge St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-347-3451
Map Orange County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
919-732-8181
Map Pamlico Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 433
Bayboro, NC 28515
252-745-4421
Map Pasquotank County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 154
Elizabeth City, NC 27907
252-335-4367
Map Pender Register Of Deeds
102 Right St
Burgaw, NC 28425
910-259-1225
Map Perquimans County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 74
Hertford, NC 27944
252-426-5660
Map Person County
Register Of Deeds
105 S Main St
Roxboro, NC 27573
336-597-7221
Map Pitt County
Register Of Deeds
Courthouse
Evans And Third
Greenville, NC 27835
252-830-4130
Map Polk Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 308
Columbus, NC 28722
828-894-8450
Map Randolph County Clerk
County Deeds Office
P.O. Box 4066
Asheboro, NC 27204
336-318-6960
Map Richmond Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1563
Rockingham, NC 28379
910-997-8250
Map Robeson Register Of Deeds
501 N Elm St
Lumberton, NC 28358
910-671-3045
Map Rockingham County
Register Of Deeds
1086 Mc 65 # 99
Wentworth, NC 27375
336-342-8820
Map Rowan County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 2568
Salisbury, NC 28145
704-638-3102
Map Rutherford County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 551
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-287-6155
Map Sampson County
Register Of Deeds
Main St, # 109
Clinton, NC 28328
910-592-8026
Map Scotland County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 769
Laurinburg, NC 28352
910-277-2575
Map Stanly County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 97
Albemarle, NC 28002
704-983-7235
Map Stokes County
Register Of Deeds
Hwy 8 & 89
Dan Bury, NC 27016
336-593-2811
Map Surry County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 303
Dobson, NC 27017
336-366-8150
Map Swain County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 417
Bryson City, NC 28713
828-488-9273
Map Transylvania County
Register Of Deeds
12 East Main St
Brevard, NC 28712
828-884-3162
Map Tyrell County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 449
Columbia, NC 27925
252-796-2901
Map Union County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 248
Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-3843
Map Vance County
Register Of Deeds
122 Young St, # F
Henderson, NC 27536
252-438-4155
Map Wake County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1897
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-856-5460
Map Warren Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 506
Warrenton, NC 27589
252-257-3265
Map Washington Register
Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1007
Plymouth, NC 27962
252-793-2325
Map Watauga Register Of Deeds
Courthouse
P.O. Box 9
Boone, NC 28607
828-265-8052
Map Wayne County Clerk
Register Of Deeds
224 Walnut St
Goldsboro, NC 27533
919-731-1449
Map Wilkes Register Of Deeds
100 E Main St
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
336-838-2052
Map Wilson Register Of Deeds
125 E Nash St
Wilson, NC 27893
252-399-2935
Map Yadkin Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 211
Yadkinville, NC 27055
336-679-4225
Map Yancey Register Of Deeds
Courthouse Room 4
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-682-2174
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