OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE

In North Carolina, the bride and groom must obtain a marriage license prior to their marriage. A license can be obtained from the Register of Deeds office in any North Carolina County. You do not have to get the license in the county in which you plan to get married. You should contact the Register of Deeds office where you plan to get your license prior to going to the office to determine the necessary information and documentation required. The license costs $60 payable only by cash, check or money order – no credit or debit cards are accepted. There is no waiting period after you get your license, but it is only valid for 60 days.

Our two local Register of Deeds offices on the Outer Banks:

Vanzolla McMurran-Smith, Dare County Register of Deeds
Dare County Justice Center
962 Marshall C. Collins Drive
P.O. Box 70
Manteo, NC 27954
Telephone: 252-475-5970
Licenses are handled from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
More information can be found at: Dare County Marriage License

Charlene Y. Dowdy, Currituck County Register of Deeds
Currituck County Governmental Center
2801 Caratoke Highway, Suite 300
Currituck, NC 27929
Telephone: 252-232-3297
Licenses are handled from 8 am to 4 pm
Currituck County has more information on their website: Currituck County Marriage License