North Carolina Marriage License

Before I can perform your wedding ceremony, you’ll need to apply for a marriage license. You can do this at any Register of Deeds office in North Carolina. Both parties must appear in person to apply, but you can complete some of the paperwork online beforehand. The application fee is $60, and the license is valid for 60 days, so plan your timing accordingly. While I can’t complete this step for you, I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about the process.

After your ceremony, I will sign the license and have your two witnesses sign as well. I’ll then mail both copies back to the Register of Deeds office where you obtained them, and they’ll be recorded. To prove your marriage, you’ll need a certified copy of the license, which you can request directly from the Register of Deeds. Some offices provide an order form, and you can always download the necessary information and forms from their website.

If you plan to change your name, bring a certified copy of your marriage license to the Social Security Administration office to request a new Social Security card. Once you have your updated card, visit the Department of Motor Vehicles to update your driver’s license or state ID. To update your passport, send a certified copy of the license to the passport office.

You can find all North Carolina Register of Deeds offices here. 

NOTE: In order to see the map with all the counties, you will need to view their website on a desktop computer instead of a phone or tablet.