Congratulations on your recent engagement! Are you looking to get married in Greenville, NC? Whether you are planning a wedding or deciding to get married at the courthouse, there is one thing you will need to make it official, no matter which one you choose and that’s a MARRIAGE LICENSE!
Check out the steps below in getting your marriage license.
Steps to Getting a marriage License in Greenville, NC
The prospective applicants must come into our office together with the following:
Have identification and Social Security Card. A. Driver’s license, DMV identification card or Passport. B. Social Security card, W-2 showing full number or previously filed tax records. If an individual is not eligible to obtain a Social Security number, then an affidavit must be completed.
If divorced, have the date (month and year) of divorce. If divorce is final within the last 30 days, must bring certified copy of divorce decree. If previous spouse is deceased, you will need a certified copy of death certificate if within the past 30 day. Must know date of death (month and year).
If 16 or 17 years old, current picture identification (see 1 A above), a certified birth certificate, and a parent with current picture identification (see 1 A above) to sign the license in our office. If parents are divorced, bring parent that has custody along with a certified copy of the custody papers. Age difference must not be more than 4 years between parties.
The fee is $60.00 (effective September 1, 2009) which is payable in cash only; $30.00 of this fee will be forwarded to the State of North Carolina to be used for family violence programs. Five dollars ($5.00) of the cost is forwarded to the NC Children’s Trust Fund.
There is no waiting period in North Carolina; however, license must be used within 60 days from date of issue as stated on license and returned to the county that issued the license.
Marriage licenses are issued between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays. Please allow at least 20-30 minutes for the license to be completed.
You may go online and complete the marriage application at www.pittcountync.gov. Select About Us, Departments, Register of Deeds, then click on the online application and complete. After completion, submit.
LOOKING TO ELOPE AT THE COURT HOUSE at the courthouse in Greenville, NC?
Call Pitt County’s Magistrate Office at 252-695-7395 to schedule an appointment. be sure to have your marriage license first.
A few questions to ask, if information is not given when scheduling the appointment are…
How many attendees are allowed in the office besides the 2 witnesses?
Am I able to have a professional photographer inside the magistrate’s office?
Bride, am I able to have a bouquet in the magistrate’s office?
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