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North Carolina has no required waiting period between the issuance of the marriage license and the wedding. A marriage license expires after 60 days if the wedding has not taken place, and applicants must apply again if the wedding does not occur within 60 days.
State Requirements for Eloping in North Carolina You must obtain the marriage license prior to the ceremony (obviously!). There's no waiting period between when you obtain the license and when you hold the ceremony, but the marriage license will expire 60 days after issuance.
Please allow approximately 15-20 minutes to process the marriage license. You are encouraged to obtain your license prior to your wedding date in the event there may be a problem with your documentation. For example, it could take up to 21 days for DMV to issue you a new Driver's license if yours are expired.
The marriage license must be issued before the wedding. North Carolina has no required waiting period between the issuance of the marriage license and the wedding. A marriage license expires after 60 days if the wedding has not taken place, and applicants must apply again if the wedding does not occur within 60 days.
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.
There are two steps to the process: getting an appointment for the marriage license (usually at the clerk of courts office) and then getting an appointment for the magistrate. You may be able to coordinate both steps on the same day. You can find contact info on the county's website and the NC Courts website.
Documents you'll need to give notice evidence of name and address. evidence of date of birth. if one partner has been married before or in a civil partnership, documentary evidence that the marriage or civil partnership has ended, for example, a death certificate or decree absolute. evidence of nationality.
Find out more information about the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Weddings will be conducted by appointment only Monday through Friday, from until p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Appointments must be made online by clicking here to confirm.