In all the excitement of planning for your wedding, don't forget to take care of the business details by finding out Charlotte marriage license requirements. A marriage ceremony can't take place unless a valid marriage license has been issued and you won't be able to apply for it after the ceremony.
Details may vary by county in the Charlotte area, so it is best to check with your local county Register of Deeds office. A selection of local counties with their contact information is listed below. Both applicants should appear at the Register of Deeds to get a marriage license. Both parties must be at least 18 years old to be legally married. If one or both of the applicants is under legal age, parental consent must be obtained (contact Register of Deeds for additional information). Be prepared to pay the $50 license fee.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
- Social Security Number (provide proof with a W-2 form, payroll stub or statement from the Social Security Office)
- Proper Identification (Drivers License)
- If 18-21 also bring your Certified Birth Certificate
- $50 license fee (often cash only)
There is no waiting period for a North Carolina marriage license, so you can get married immediately or wait up to 60 days. Be sure to check the hours of your local office and be aware of the cut off time to allow adequate time for marriage license processing.
You are responsible for delivering the license to the officiant. They will complete the bottom portion of both copies and return it to the Register of Deeds within 10 days. You may obtain proof of your marriage by completing a copy request form, which will cost $10. Find this form on your local Register of Deeds website.
Local Register of Deeds in the Charlotte area
Anson County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 352
Wadesboro, NC 28170
704-694-3212
Cabarrus County Clerk
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 707
Concord, NC 28026
704-788-8112
Cleveland County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1210
Shelby, NC 28150
704-484-4834
Gaston County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
704-866-3181
Lincoln County
Register Of Deeds
County Court House
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-736-8530
Mecklenburg County
Registrar of Deeds
720 East Fourth St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-2443
Union County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 248
Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-3843
Please call the appropriate office prior to your visit to verify office hours and fees. Obtaining your Charlotte marriage license is the one of the last steps in your wedding planning process. From here, all the fun is to come!
