ID Requirement: Picture ID, such as a driver's license, is required of each.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of North Carolina.

If Divorced: If the bride or groom has been divorced, he or she must know the month and year of the last divorce. If there has been a divorce within the last 60 days, the state requires a copy of the divorce decree signed by the judge.

Application Requirement: Both parties should appear in person to obtain the license. If one of the parties is unable to appear, the other party must appear in person and present a sworn and notarized affidavit from the other member of the party, before the license is issued.

North Carolina law requires all applicants to show proof of a Social Security number, or documentary proof of their Social Security number (i.e. W-2 form, payroll stub, or a statement from the Social Security Office stating their Social Security number).

If a Social Security number has never been issued or the applicant is not eligible for a Social Security number, the he or she will be required to present a completed affidavit, signed and notarized, at the time of applying for the marriage license.

Under 18: All applicants, including those not present, must provide a form of identification.

Applicants 21 and over may use a valid driver's license, valid Military I.D, State ID, passport or certified birth certificate.

Applicants 18 to 20 must present a certified copy of their birth certificate.

Applicants 16 and 17 must present a consent form signed by the parent, individual, agency or institution having legal custody or serving as the legal guardian of the underage party. A certified copy of the birth certificate is also required. The consent form must be notarized.

Applicants 14 and 15 must provide a certified copy of the court order authorizing the marriage. A certified copy of the birth certificate is also required.

A marriage license may not be issued to applicants under 14 years of age.

Fees: $50. Cash Only.

Waiting Period: None.

Blood Tests: None.

Marriage Ceremony: Marriage ceremonies may be either religious or civil.

- A religious ceremony is performed by an ordained minister.

- A civil ceremony is conducted by a magistrate, the only civil officer authorized to perform marriages.

- There must be two witnesses at any marriage ceremony, whether it is civil or religious.

Common Law Marriage: It is not recognized.

Cousin Marriage: Yes. First cousins MAY marry, but DOUBLE first cousins may not. Double first cousins are very rare, as the couple have to be related as cousins through both parents.

Same-Sex Marriage: No.

Officiants: Any ordained minister of any faith who is authorized to perform marriages by his church may do so. Ministers must complete the marriage license and return it to the register of deeds who issued it.

Valid: License is valid for 60 days only within the State of North Carolina.