Marriage Licenses

We are now requiring appointments for a Marriage License 
Please call us at 336-570-6565, Prompt 4 to set up your appointment. 

Marriage licenses may be obtained between 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The license is valid for 60 days and may be used in any county in the state of North Carolina.  A marriage license costs $60.00.

Both parties must appear together to obtain the license.

Applicants must provide their photo I.D.

Social Security cards must be presented.

If applicant has never been issued a Social Security number, they may present a sworn statement/affidavit to that affect. The form may be acquired at the Register of Deeds office.

Accepted I.D.

Drivers License (current)
State issued I.D. card (current)
Military I.D. (current)
Passports (current)

PLEASE NOTE:  APPLICANT UNDER THE AGE OF 18, PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTER OF DEEDS AT (336) 570-6565.

*YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION WILL BE DELETED AFTER 30 DAYS FROM SUBMISSION DATE IF YOU HAVE NOT VISITED THE REGISTER OF DEEDS TO FINISH THE LICENSE PROCESS

Worksheet for Preparation of Marriage License Form

Recent Divorce/Death of Spouse

If either party has been divorced within the past 30 days, a FILED copy of the final divorce papers must be presented.  If either party’s marriage has ended by death of spouse within the past 30 days, a CERTIFIED copy of the death certificate must be presented. If longer than 30 days the parties will need to know the day and year that it occured.