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NC marriage license checker.
Every NC county issues marriage licenses under the same rules — $60, valid 60 days, no waiting period, no blood test, valid statewide. Use this tool to find the right Register of Deeds office.
Wake County
Raleigh · Triangle
Wake County Justice Center, downtown Raleigh. Online pre-application recommended in peak season.
Online pre-application available
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte · Charlotte Metro
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, uptown. Online pre-application available.
Online pre-application available
Buncombe County
Asheville · Mountains
College Street courthouse. Walk-in only — expect a line April through October.
Walk-in only
Durham County
Durham · Triangle
Downtown Durham. Online pre-application available.
Online pre-application available
New Hanover County
Wilmington · Coast
Princess Street courthouse. Walk-in; popular with destination couples.
Walk-in only
Guilford County
Greensboro · Triad
Old Guilford County Courthouse. Online pre-application available.
Online pre-application available
Forsyth County
Winston-Salem · Triad
Forsyth County Government Center.
Online pre-application available
Orange County
Hillsborough · Triangle
Hillsborough courthouse; serves Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents.
Online pre-application available
Chatham County
Pittsboro · Triangle
Pittsboro courthouse. Small office — call ahead.
Walk-in only
Brunswick County
Bolivia · Coast
Bolivia courthouse; serves Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach weddings.
Walk-in only
Dare County
Manteo · Coast (Outer Banks)
Manteo courthouse. Most-used office for OBX destination weddings.
Walk-in only
Transylvania County
Brevard · Mountains
Brevard courthouse. Magistrate elopements are common — call about walk-in slots.
Walk-in only
Watauga County
Boone · High Country
Boone courthouse; serves Blowing Rock weddings.
Walk-in only
Henderson County
Hendersonville · Mountains
Hendersonville courthouse.
Walk-in only
Iredell County
Statesville · Charlotte Metro
Statesville courthouse; serves Lake Norman venues.
Online pre-application available
Johnston County
Smithfield · Triangle Suburbs
Smithfield courthouse.
Walk-in only
Cabarrus County
Concord · Charlotte Metro
Concord courthouse.
Online pre-application available
Cumberland County
Fayetteville · Sandhills
Fayetteville courthouse.
Online pre-application available
Moore County
Carthage · Sandhills
Carthage courthouse; serves Pinehurst.
Walk-in only
Onslow County
Jacksonville · Coast
Jacksonville courthouse.
Walk-in only
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