Marriage License Requirements
The following information concerns marriage laws and locations to get your license in the areas around Wilmington and Brunswick Islands in North Carolina, and for Myrtle Beach and areas south to include Pawley's Island in South Carolina.
For South Carolina
A marriage license obtained in South Carolina is valid for a marriage ceremony
anywhere in the state. Blood tests are not necessary. To
obtain a marriage license in Horry County, couples may fill out applications
at the Government & Justice Center, 1301 2nd Ave., Conway; phone (843) 915-5370;
or in a satellite office in the Ralph Ellis Building, 107 Hwy. 57 N., Little
River; phone (843) 399-5533. Couples also have the option of calling (843)
915-5370 to request that a form be mailed to them. Applications must be
on file at least 24 hours before a license can be issued. Those under
age 18 must have a certified copy of their birth certificate and a notarized
statement of consent from a parent or legal guardian. Individuals over age 18
may use a driver's license, voter registration card, birth certificate, or
passport to verify age (a Social Security card or Alien ID card also may be
required). For more information, call (843) 915-5370.
If your driver's license has your Social Security
number, (and the license clearly states that this is a SS # and not the driver's
license #), this will suffice for SS # proof.
COUNTY RESIDENTS $50.00,
STATE RESIDENTS, $75.00, OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS $100.00
To obtain a marriage license in Georgetown County, the couple must apply in
person at the Georgetown County Courthouse, 715 Prince St. Individuals 24 or
younger must provide a photo ID (such as a driver's license) and Social Security
number. Individuals younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian. Couples must wait at least 24 hours to obtain a license. For
more information, call (843) 545-3079. Contact the clerk for pricing.
For North
Carolina.
Anyone getting married in North Carolina must have a marriage license from that state. You may get your license in any county in North Carolina and it may be used throughout the state. The following are office and legal requirement information for North Carolina:
Onslow County
Register of Deeds
County Court House
109 Old Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910-347-3451
- No blood tests or waiting period
- Both bride and groom must be present in office
- Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Need driver’s license & social security card
- If divorced within last 12 months, must have copy of divorce decree
- Fee is $50 cash
- License is good for 60 days
- Following the ceremony, your officiant will need two witnesses to sign the license and then officiant will return the license to the Register of Deeds office within 10 days
- Upon its receipt, you may request a certified copy from the Register of Deeds for $10
New Hanover County
Visit their website for
an online application!
Vital Records
24 North 3rd St., Room 103
website
Wilmington, NC 28401 910-341-7106
- No blood test or waiting period
- Both bride and groom must be present in office
- Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Need driver’s license & social security card & certified birth certificate
- If divorced within last 60 days, must have copy of divorce decree
- Fee is $50 cash
- License is good for 60 days
- Upon its receipt, you may request a certified copy from the Register of Deeds for $10.
- Following the ceremony, your officiant will need two witnesses to sign the license and then officiant will return the license to the Register of Deeds office within 10 days.
Brunswick County Visit their website for an online application!
Registrar of Deeds
75 Courthouse Dr.
Bolivia, NC 28422
910-253-2690
- No blood test or waiting period
- Both bride and groom must be present in office
- Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Need driver’s license & social security card & certified birth certificate
- If divorced within last 60 days, must have copy of divorce decree
- Fee is $50 cash
- License is good for 60 days
- Upon its receipt, you may request a certified copy from the Register of Deeds for $10.
- Following the ceremony, your officiant will need two witnesses to sign the license and then officiant will return the license to the Register of Deeds office within 10 days.