If you are planning to get married in North
Carolina, whether it is at the beach or another
area you may obtain your Marriage License at
any NC register of deeds.
It is valid for 60 days and can only be used
within the State of North Carolina.
The license must be purchased in North Carolina. The license is valid in any county in the State of
North Carolina, but must be returned to the county in which it was issued.
Where to apply in our area:
Carteret County Administration Building, Beaufort
252-728-8474
Requirements for Marriage License in Carteret County
Fee: $50.00 Cash Only
All applicants must provide identification:
If you are 22 years of age or older acceptable identification would include:
1. Certified copy of Birth Certificate (this must be accompanied by a drivers license or picture I.D.)
2. Passport
3. Military ID Card
4. Drivers License
If you are between the ages of 18 and 22 you must provide both of the following:
1. Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
2. Drivers License or Picture I.D.
All applicants must provide their Social Security cards. If you do not have a card, a pay stub or W-2 Form may be used. If you have not
been assigned a number, an affidavit must be completed.
All applicants under 18 should contact the Register of Deeds Office at 252-728-8474 before applying.
Divorced applicants must provide the month and year of last divorce. It is best to bring a copy of your divorce papers
with you that is stamped showing the filing date just to be safe.
There is no waiting period after the license is issued, however it must be
used within 60 days or you will have to apply for another one.
We will then file your license for you showing signatures and proof of marriage.
Copies of your Marriage License may be acquired in person or by mail through the Register of Deeds, Courthouse Square, Beaufort, NC
28516. Certified copies are $10.00. Please allow 10 business days after the wedding date to obtain Certified Copies. Visions Concierge can not
issue marriage license nor issue certified copies that you will need to change your name or as proof of your marriage.
A valid and sufficient marriage is created by the consent of a male and female person who may lawfully marry, presently to take each other as husband
and wife, freely, seriously and plainly expressed by each in the presence of the other, either:
(1) a. In the presence of an ordained minister of any religious denomination, a minister authorized by a church, or a magistrate; and
b. With the consequent declaration by the minister or magistrate that the persons are husband and wife; or
(2) In accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized by any religious denomination, or federally or State recognized Indian Nation or Tribe.
Marriages solemnized before March 9, 1909, by ministers of the gospel licensed, but not ordained, are validated from their consummation. (1871‑2, c. 193,
s. 3; Code, s. 1812; Rev., s. 2081; 1908, c. 47; 1909, c. 704, s. 2; c. 897; C.S., s. 2493; 1945, c. 839; 1965, c. 152; 1971, c. 1185, s. 26; 1977, c. 592,
s. 1; 2000‑58, ss. 1, 2; 2001‑14, ss. 1, 2; 2001‑62, ss. 1, 17; 2002‑115, ss. 5, 6; 2002‑159, s. 13(a); 2003‑4, s. 1; 2005‑56, s. 1.
Chapter 51.
Marriage. Article 1. General Provisions.
§ 51‑1. Requisites of marriage; solemnization.
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