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Marriage License  

If you and your fiancé are planning on getting married within the next 60 days in North Carolina, please fill out the Marriage Application by clicking on the button below:

Online Marriage Application: Open Application

Once the online application is completed, you and your fiancé will need to appear in our office at 35 Woodfin St anytime between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, with your valid photo IDs and Social Security Cards.

  • The License is $60 and is valid for 60 days.
  • Once the ceremony is performed, the completed license must be returned to the Register of Deeds Office within 10 days. A certificate of marriage can then be issued.
Certificate of Marriage: More Information

Additional Information

  • If you are under the age of 21 and planning on getting married, please click here.
  • If you do not have your Social Security Card, please click here for other valid documents.
  • If one of the parties is unable to appear, that person must complete a sworn and notarized Affidavit. The other party must appear and present the Affidavit, along with copies of valid ID and Social Security Card.
  • If you’ve never been issued a Social Security number or are not eligible for one, the Register of Deeds will provide you with an Affidavit that will be signed and notarized in the office.
  • If you have any other questions, please click here for more information on NC Marriage Laws.
  • On Feb. 22, 2011, Asheville City Council authorized the creation of a Domestic Partner Registry to recognize same-sex relationships.  For more information about this, go to AshevilleNC.gov/Departments/CityClerk.aspx.