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North Carolina Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 100 counties in North Carolina, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Alamance10 days
Alexander10 days
Alleghany10 days
Anson10 days
Ashe10 days
Avery10 days
Beaufort10 days
Bertie10 days
Bladen10 days
Brunswick10 days
Buncombe10 days
Burke10 days
Cabarrus10 days
Caldwell10 days
Camden10 days
Carteret10 days
Caswell10 days
Catawba10 days
Chatham10 days
Cherokee10 days
Chowan10 days
Clay10 days
Cleveland10 days
Columbus10 days
Craven10 days
Cumberland10 days
Currituck10 days
Dare10 days
Davidson10 days
Davie10 days
Duplin10 days
Durham10 days
Edgecombe10 days
Forsyth10 days
Franklin10 days
Gaston10 days
Gates10 days
Graham10 days
Granville10 days
Greene10 days
Guilford10 days
Halifax10 days
Harnett10 days
Haywood10 days
Henderson10 days
Hertford10 days
Hoke10 days
Hyde10 days
Iredell10 days
Jackson10 days
Johnston10 days
Jones10 days
Lee10 days
Lenoir10 days
Lincoln10 days
McDowell10 days
Macon10 days
Madison10 days
Martin10 days
Mecklenburg10 days
Mitchell10 days
Montgomery10 days
Moore10 days
Nash10 days
New Hanover10 days
Northampton10 days
Onslow10 days
Orange10 days
Pamlico10 days
Pasquotank10 days
Pender10 days
Perquimans10 days
Person10 days
Pitt10 days
Polk10 days
Randolph10 days
Richmond10 days
Robeson10 days
Rockingham10 days
Rowan10 days
Rutherford10 days
Sampson10 days
Scotland10 days
Stanly10 days
Stokes10 days
Surry10 days
Swain10 days
Transylvania10 days
Tyrrell10 days
Union10 days
Vance10 days
Wake10 days
Warren10 days
Washington10 days
Watauga10 days
Wayne10 days
Wilkes10 days
Wilson10 days
Yadkin10 days
Yancey10 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, officiants typically have 10 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in North Carolina?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in North Carolina. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in North Carolina?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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