Birth, Death and Marriage Records
Obtaining a Marriage License
A marriage license may be obtained from any county in North Carolina that
is convenient to you. The ceremony can then be held anywhere in North Carolina.
The only requirement is that the license must be returned to the county where the
license was issued. If you plan to obtain your license in another North Carolina
county, contact them for their hours and requirements. Contact Information for Registers of Deeds in other Counties.
To obtain a marriage license in Forsyth County, applicants must apply in person
to the Register of Deeds. If over 18 years of age and one applicant is unable to
appear in person, the other party to the marriage must appear in person on behalf
of the applicant and submit a sworn and notarized affidavit (as well as proof of
age and social security number for both parties.) You may print an Affidavit in Lieu of
Personal Appearance Form to use for this purpose.
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WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU(Printable Version) |
Completed
Marriage Worksheet |
This form may be completed at the time you purchase the license or
completed online before appearing in the Register of Deeds office. |
Proof of Social
Security Number |
Required for all ages - may use Social Security card, tax form, ITIN card, etc. |
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Proof of Age |
Under 14 |
Cannot marry |
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14 - 15 |
 Can
marry ONLY in the case of pregnancy and/or birth of a child
CERTIFIED
copy of District Court Order authorizing the marriage
 CERTIFIED
birth certificate |
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16 - 17 |
CERTIFIED
birth certificate
Consent
of a parent having full or joint custody – acknowledged before the Register of Deeds
Picture
ID of the person giving consent |
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18 - 20 |
CERTIFIED birth certificate |
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19 - 20 &
NO birth
certificate |
Driver’s license plus one of the following:
- Hospital or police record
- Passport
Name and birth date must be on these proofs. If NO picture ID, will need two of
the above. |
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21 & Over |
Need identification which proves name and date of birth. A driver’s license is acceptable. |
Divorce or Death Dates
(if previously married) |
Divorce papers must be presented only if you purchase the license on the same day
of the divorce. |
Physical exam and
blood testing |
NOT REQUIRED |
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FEE |
Marriage License $50.00
Certified Copy $10.00
Total Fee $60.00
CASH ONLY - NO credit or debit cards accepted
(Effective January 1, 2008, we will not accept personal checks for obtaining marriage
licenses.) |
HOURS FOR OBTAINING A LICENSE
The hours for obtaining a marriage license in Forsyth County are between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We do not close for lunch. You must be in our
office before 4:30 p.m. We do not issue marriage licenses after that time.
NO WAITING PERIOD
There is NO waiting period in North Carolina. A license may be used immediately
or at any time within a 60-day period from the date of issuance.
MARRIAGES BY MAGISTRATES
If you plan to get married by a Magistrate, you must make an appointment. Please
call between 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Their phone numbers and schedules
are as follows:
Winston-Salem - (336) 761-2372
Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday
Hall of Justice, Room 434
Kernersville - (336) 993-5389
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ask for Directions
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