Wake County, North Carolina
Marriage license in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County issues marriage licenses through the Register of Deeds at the Raleigh office, under North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 51-1 et seq.).
Wake County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Raleigh
- Issued by
- Register of Deeds
- License fee
- $60
- Waiting period
- None
- Validity
- 60 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 2
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Statute
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 51-1 et seq.
Verify exact fees at the Wake County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: www.nccourts.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Wake County Clerk.