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Thursday, August 20, 2009

What are South Carolina's Marriage License Requirements?


  • Marriage licenses are good in any South Carolina county; regardless of at which courthouse it was obtained.

  • Both the bride and groom must apply together at a South Carolina County Courthouse

  • There is no blood test or physical exam required.

  • Marriage license fess vary from county to county

  • A Driver’s License and Social Security number are required; a birth certificate is not.

  • You do not have to be a resident of South Carolina to marry in South Carolina

  • The marriage license does not expire

  • You can marry immediately after receiving your license

  • Once you have applied for your marriage license, there is a 24 hour waiting period before you can pick up your license

    For more information contact the local county courthouse.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

What are North Carolina's marriage license requirements?

  • Marriage licenses are good in any North Carolina county; regardless of at which courthouse it was obtained. Both the bride and groom must be present at the time of applying.
  • Marriage license fee of $50 ($20.00 of which will be used for domestic violence programs).
  • No blood test or physical exam is required.
  • Verification of your Social Security number (original card, W-2 or pay stub, or a statement from the Social Security Office stating your Social Security number.)
  • You do not have to be a previous or current resident of North Carolina to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
  • Applicants 21 or older need to bring their certified birth certificate and Driver’s License, state ID or passport
  • Applicants 18-21 must bring their certified birth certificate and Driver’s License
  • The marriage license is valid for sixty (60) days from the date of issuance
  • There is no waiting period for receiving your license; you will receive your license immediately.
  • There is an additional $10.00 fee to obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate.

For more information contact your local county courthouse.