A marriage license must be obtained before a marriage ceremony is performed. NCGS 51-6

The county commissioners have authorized us per Resolution to suspend the recording of real estate documents, the issuance of notary oaths, and marriage licenses at 4:30 pm every day.

• Please complete the Online Marriage Application prior to your visit.
  
  
• Fee for Marriage License is $60 (NO PERSONAL CHECKS). A marriage license purchased in the Register of Deeds office of any county in NC is valid statewide. Applicants may be married anywhere in NC but the license must be returned to the county of issuance. License is valid for 60 days from date of issuance.
  
  

  Applicants 21 years of Age or Older 

  Must provide the following forms of identification:

  • Valid Driver's License or photo ID card issued by a US Government Agency. (License will be issued in the name as it appears on identification. 

  **A matricular consular or other similar document, other than a valid passport issued by a consulate or embassy of another country, is not acceptable for use in determining a person's actual identity or residency.   N.C. Session Law 2015-294 

  Or

  Valid Passport issued by US or a Foreign Country.

  • Proof of Social Security Number (Social Security Card, W-2, paystub, or other legal document that reflects applicants entire Social Security Number) 

  Or

  If an applicant has not been issued a Social Security Number, then you must provide a notarized affidavit that states "I have not been issued a Social Security Number by the US government and I am not eligible to obtain one."

  • Date of divorce or date of death of previous spouse is required when applicable. If the death occurred or divorce became final within the past year, written proof is required.

  Applicants 18-20 Years of Age

  Must also provide a certified copy of birth certificate in addition to all the requirements listed above.

  Applicants 16-18 Years of Age

  Must have consent from a parent with full custody or both parents with joint custody or a person, agency or institution having legal custody or serving as legal guardian of the applicant. Documentation of custody, if applicable, must be presented at the time of application along with valid IDs of parents. In addition to all the requirements listed above. 

  • Persons over 16 years of age and under 18 years of age may marry a person no more than four years older. 

  Please note that the Register of Deeds Office does not perform wedding ceremonies. Applicants who are considering a civil ceremony contact the Magistrate's office in the Randolph County Courthouse at 336-328-3011.

  
  
  
  
  North Carolina General Statutes for Marriages