| Applications are accepted at Register of Deeds offices M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Times may vary by county. Age requirement 18 (under 18 w/parental consent) -- Under 21 requires birth certificate Waiting Period: none Blood Test: none Cost: $50 cash Both parties must apply, in person, at the same time at the Register of Deeds in any County in North Carolina. Both parties must bring a photo ID and a Social Security card. (or some form that includes SS# such as tax return, pay stub, etc License is valid for 60 days and marriage may take place anywhere in North Carolina. |
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| Divorced applicants must provide the month and year of their last divorce. If the divorce was finalized within 30 days of applying for the marriage license, the applicant must provide an original or certified copy of the divorce decree. There is no waiting period between the divorce and applying for the new license. Bring the marriage license (and the return envelope provided by the Register) to the rehearsal. If a rehearsal is not planned, the license must be presented before the ceremony takes place. The marriage license must be at the ceremony or the marriage is not valid. Immediately after the wedding ceremony the marriage license will be signed by two chosen witnesses, usually the best man and maid/matron of honor. The newly married couple do not need to sign the license after the ceremony; this signature was required at the time of issuance. The marriage license will be signed by the officiating minister who is responsible for returning it to the Register of Deeds in the county where it was issued. You will not automatically receive a certified copy. A certified copy of the marriage license may be obtained after the original license is returned and recorded at the Register of Deeds office. At the same time the marriage license is obtained, the county gives cost information and a form to request a certified copy by mail. The certified copies cost $10.00 and you will probably want to request at least two copies. |
| For Information on weddings and other special occasion ceremonies in Asheville and Western North Carolina contact Rev. Georgette Cressend at 828-645-0514 compassionatejoy@yahoo.com |
| Rev Georgette celebrates a native american ceremony with Lane and Sandy |
Living As Love
| Rev. Georgette with Behrooz and Amanda at the Botanical Gardens, Asheville |
| Rev Georgette Cressend with Sara and Eufren |
