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Marriage Licenses
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Licenses are issued Monday - Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM, allow at least 20-30 minutes to process.
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Click here to download a Marriage License Form (PDF)
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Both applicants must come in person and have a valid state ID, valid driver's license, or a certified copy of birth certificate. (If foreign birth certificate, must be translated in English and certified.)
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Social security card.
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If previous marriage ended in Divorce or Annulment, applicant must provide a copy signed by judge.
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If previous marriage ended in death, applicant must know the month and date of the death.
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Licenses are issued Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Licenses issued in Gaston County can be used anywhere in North Carolina, but must be returned to the county where purchased. Some counties may have other requirements for purchasing licenses.
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Cost of License is $60.00. Cash or money orders will be accepted.
Information regarding marriage license fee per NC General Statutes
- $30.00 goes to the Department of Administration for Domestic Violence Fund.
- $5.00 goes to the NC Department of Public Instruction Children’s Trust Fund.
- $25.00 is the Register of Deeds Fee
- Licenses are valid for 60 days from the date purchased.
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No one under age 14 years of age can get a marriage license in North Carolina. Ages 14-16 need a court order signed by a judge. Ages 16-18 must have parent's consent along with proper ID's.
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The premarital physical is no longer required.
Certified copies of Marriage licenses are available for $10.00 cash or money orders excepted. Requested by mail or in person. Fill out form below and mail to Gaston County Register of Deeds PO Box 1578 Gastonia NC 28053
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