Marriage License
Requirements

In the State of NORTH CAROLINA, you may apply or use the marriage license in any county of the State.

• Marriage License Applications are taken from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.
  
• Both the Bride and Groom must be present when the license is issued. In cases of extreme hardship when one applicant is UNABLE to appear (i.e. confinement in hospital, nursing home or prison), the individual who is unable to appear in person must submit a sworn and notarized Affidavit in Lieu of Personal Appearance. The affidavit, along with the required identification for both parties, must be presented by the individual appearing in person.
  
• The fee for a Marriage License is currently $50.00. 
• The fee for a Certified Copy of your Marriage License is currently $10.00.
• The following documents must be presented from both the Bride and Groom before a license will be issued:
• Picture ID - Name/DOB - If the DOB is not on the picture ID, then will need proof (birth certificate) to substantiate the DOB.  If birth cerfificate is from another country, needs to be translated to English. 

*If you have been divorced in the last 60 days you should bring your divorce papers.*

The legal age for marriage in North Carolina is 18.  (Persons over 16 and under 18 can only be married with signed parental consent.  It is illegal for any person under 14 to marry in North Carolina.  Any person older than 14, but younger than 16 must obtain a Court Order through the Clerk of Court's Office at 910-341-1302 for additional information. 

The marriage ceremony MUST be performed within 60 days after the license is issued.  If ceremony is NOT performed within 60 days following issuance of license, another license must be issued before a marriage can be performed.

A Magistrate, Minister, or any other person authorized by their religious denomination, or federally recognized Indian Tribe, may Perform a marriage ceremony.

On-Line Marriage Application Form
On-Line Marriage Application Form Only valid for 10 Days.

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