I thought it would be helpful to know what to expect when getting a marriage license. I have copied this and refined it a bit so there wasn't so much to read.
If you are going to our county courthouse it is in city county plaza (the deco pink building is our city building, you are going to the county building that is the more traditional building to the left of the city building)
1. There is no waiting period to be married in North Carolina. Once Register of Deeds Office issues the license it is good for only 60 days.
2. Persons need not be residents of this state to marry in this state.
3. The Marriage License fee set by N. C. Law, is currently $50.00.
4. A Physician's Health Certificate of Blood Test is not required.
5. The Register of Deeds shall require proof of age from all persons making application for a marriage license. A person between 18 and 21 years of age is required to present a certified birth certificate. Persons 21 or older may present any one of the following forms of ID: Drivers license, military ID, passport, state ID or a certified birth certificate.
6. A North Carolina Marriage may be performed or solemnized by the following only:
a. An Ordained Minister
b. A Minister Authorized by his church
c. A District Court Magistrate
d. By any person authorized by any religious denomination.
7. A Marriage must be witnessed by 2 (two) people who are present at the marriage. The Witnesses must place their names and addresses on the original and the copy of this license in legible handwriting and in ink.
8. Once the marriage has been performed and both copies of the License returned to the Register of Deeds Office, a Certificate of Marriage may be obtained upon request. Each certified certificate is currently $10.00.
9.When arriving for a marriage license they ask that both parties arrive prior to 4:00 PM, Monday- Friday.