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. 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:

DARE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS

Vanzolla McMurran-Smith
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

CURRITUCK COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS

Denise A. Hall
Currituck County Governmental Center
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 2801 Caratoke Highway, Suite 300
MAILING ADDRESS: 153 Courthouse Rd, Suite 600
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