Get NC Requirements For Obtaining A Marriage License - Pitt County 2022-2024

Applicants over 18 years of age must present a government issued, valid picture ID, driver's license, passport, military ID or birth certificate. Both parties will need to be present when applying for the marriage license if physically possible.

If you have previously been married, the date of divorce or date of your prior spouse's death must be provided. The fee for a marriage license is presently $60.00 – cash only. This cost can change; make sure to check with the County Clerk's office in advance.

Understand State Laws on Marriage Ceremonies Notaries can perform a wedding ceremony if you live in the states of Florida, Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Montana. If you're not in these six states, notaries cannot legally marry you without taking extra steps.

Understand State Laws on Marriage Ceremonies Notaries can perform a wedding ceremony if you live in the states of Florida, Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Montana. If you're not in these six states, notaries cannot legally marry you without taking extra steps.

Estimated Time for Regular Certificates ServiceAverage Processing Time for Orders Placed after 09/30/2022Birth Certificates - 1913 to 19705 MonthsDeath Certificates - 1930 to present5 MonthsMarriage Certificates - 1962 to present5 MonthsDivorce Certificates - 1958 to present5 Months1 more row

Please bring both the native and notarized translated copy. Proof of your marriage is available upon request in person or by mail once the officiant returns your license. The officiant is required by law to return both copies of the license to the Register of Deeds within ten days after the ceremony (NCGS 51.7).

If you have previously been married, the date of divorce or date of your prior spouse's death must be provided. The fee for a marriage license is presently $60.00 – cash only. This cost can change; make sure to check with the County Clerk's office in advance.

The current processing time for online or phone orders placed through VitalChek is 4-5 months.