North Carolina - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Go to the County Clerk's Office.
2. Present required documents.
3. Complete an application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

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Required Documents

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Identification
  • current drivers license
  • current State ID Card
  • current Passport
  • current Military ID
• divorce decree certificate (if previously married)

Office Locations & Contacts

North Carolina Clerk's Office: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/north_carolina/#counties

NC Vital Records
P.O. Box 29537
Raleigh, NC 27626-0537
Phone: (919) 733-3526

Eligibility

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• For applicants ages 16 and 17, a written parental consent is required.
• Applicants ages 14 and 15 must provide a certified copy of the court order authorizing the marriage.

Note: A marriage license may not be issued to applicants under 14 years of age.

Fees

Marriage License Fee: $60.00

Validity

The marriage license is valid for 60 days. The license can only be used within the State of North Carolina.

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Instructions

• Both parties must appear in person when applying for a marriage license.
• If one of the parties is unable to appear, the other party to the marriage must appear in person and present a sworn and notarized affidavit from the other member of the party, prior to the issuance of the license. Affidavit forms are available in the Register of Deeds Office.
• It is require for all applicants to show proof of a Social Security number, or documentary proof of their Social Security number.
• If a Social Security number has never been issued or the applicant is not eligible for a Social Security number, the applicant will be required to present a completed affidavit, signed and notarized, at the time of applying for the marriage license. The affidavit form is available in the Register of Deeds Office.

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External Links

North Carolina Marriage License: http://www.ncweddingminister.com/ncmarriagelicenserequirs.html
Marriage License: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/north_carolina/

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