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.