Courthouse marriage license nc

New Hanover County Full county calendar ». Toggle navigation Register of Deeds. Statutes Tax Office Forms. Marriage Application Due to Covid, marriage licenses are by appointment only. Please click the following link to schedule an appointment: Marriage License Appointment Notice: Credit and Debit cards are accepted in all Register of Deeds departments. Application Requirements: Please read carefully Applicants must show proof of identity and have knowledge of Social Security number.

BOTH parties should be present when applying for the marriage license. The marriage may be performed anywhere within North Carolina. Military, confinement in hospital, nursing home or prison , the individual who is unable to appear in person must submit a sworn and notarized Affidavit in Lieu Personal Appearance. The party appearing in our office will need to follow our normal requirements listed on this page with regards to what they need to bring for themselves.

If a divorce is final within the last 30 days, bring a filed and signed copy of the divorce decree with you. If a previous marriage ended in death, the date of death for the deceased person is required. To change the last name after marriage, bring a certified copy of the marriage license to the NC Department of Motor Vehicles DMV and the Social Security Administration, along with any other documentation required by those agencies.

To change a last name if the marriage ceremony occurred outside of the U. If applying for the Real ID, also known as the Gold Star ID, a certified copy of the marriage license is required if the last name changed due to marriage. The following individuals are authorized to perform a marriage ceremony in North Carolina:.

There is no requirement or procedure for someone to be licensed or listed on an official register to be an officiant of marriage in North Carolina. The person officiating the wedding ceremony will return both completed copies of the marriage license, within 10 days after the ceremony to the Register of deeds office that issued the license.

Anyone between the ages of 16 and 18 who have been emancipated from parental authority must have the certified emancipation decree or certificate of emancipation filed in the register of deeds office plus the required documents. Anyone not sure if they meet the requirements to obtain a marriage license in North Carolina, should contact the Register of Deeds office at for assistance. Apply for a Marriage License. The completed license should be returned within 10 days after the ceremony for processing.

Marriage Applicants Anyone over 18 years of age can legally marry in North Carolina without parental consent. Who Can Perform a Ceremony The following individuals are authorized to perform a marriage ceremony in North Carolina: An Ordained minister of any religious denomination Minister authorized by a church Federal or State recognized Indian Nation or Tribe Magistrate There is no requirement or procedure for someone to be licensed or listed on an official register to be an officiant of marriage in North Carolina.

When Visiting The Office Marriage licenses are issued from 8 a. Identification presented cannot be expired Social security number required we do not ask to see you social security card or an affidavit of ineligibility Applicants must provide the month and year of the death of spouse.

If divorced, a copy of the divorce judgment certificate is required. With proper ID, persons age 18 and over may marry without parental consent. Persons ages 16 and 17 may marry with consent by the custodial parent or the person, agency or institution having legal custody or serving as guardian. Documents proving custody or guardianship are required along with proper ID and a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate. The parent signing for applicant must show picture ID Persons ages 14 and 15 may marry, but are required to have a court order allowing them to obtain a Marriage License in NC.

Contact the Clerk of Superior Court's office to learn more about this procedure.