- 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.
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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.
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