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Requirements For Obtaining A Marriage License
You may purchase a marriage license in the Register of Deeds
office in any county in North Carolina. The marriage
ceremony may be performed in any of the one hundred counties
but the license must return to the county of issuance.
North Carolina marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from
the date of issuance. The fee for the marriage license is
$50.00 (cash only).
Both the bride and groom must provide identification. Such
as current driver’s license, state issued picture ID card,
valid passport, or military ID. Also, both parties must
provide social security numbers or a notarized affidavit
stating “I have not been issued a social security number by
the US government and I am not eligible to obtain one”.
Applicants who are 16-17 years old must have consent from a
parent with full or joint custody, or a person, agency or
institution having legal custody or serving as legal
guardian of the applicant.
Applicants who are 14-15 years old must present a certified
copy of a court order issued by a district court judge
authorizing the marriage.
Date of divorce is required when applicable. If the divorce
is less than 6 months, a copy of the divorce decree is
required.
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