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North Carolina Marriage License & Records

7,370 marriage license filings across 1 county in North Carolina.

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How to get a marriage license in North Carolina

Issued by
The register of deeds.
Where to apply
Any county register of deeds — the license is valid anywhere in North Carolina. Both applicants appear in person with ID and proof of Social Security number.
Fee
$60.
Waiting period
None — you can marry the same day.
Valid for
60 days from the date it is issued.

Checked September 2026 against Wake County Register of Deeds — Apply for a Marriage License. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. General information, not legal advice.

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North Carolina marriage records by county

Wake CountyRaleigh7,370

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