Burlington Marriage License Information
Burlington is the principal city of Alamance County in the Piedmont Triad region. Marriage licenses for Burlington residents are issued by the Alamance County Register of Deeds in Graham, the county seat, about 15 minutes west of Burlington. The Burlington City Clerk does not issue marriage licenses. Both applicants must appear in person at the county office with valid photo ID and their Social Security numbers. The license costs $60 in cash, is valid for 60 days, and works in any county across North Carolina.
Getting a Marriage License from Burlington
The Alamance County Register of Deeds is at 118 West Harden Street, Graham, NC 27253. The mailing address is P.O. Box 837, Graham, NC 27253. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Marriage license hours run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and appointments are required. Call (336) 570-6565 and select prompt #2 for vital records. The fax number is (336) 570-6562.
Under G.S. 51-6, a marriage license must be obtained before the ceremony. Bring a current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Know your Social Security number. If you have never been issued a Social Security number, a sworn statement is available at the office. If your divorce was within 30 days, bring a filed copy of the final divorce papers. If your spouse died within 30 days, bring a certified death certificate. The fee is $60 in cash only.
Burlington Marriage License Requirements
G.S. 51-2 sets the age at 18 or older. Applicants under 18 should contact the Register of Deeds for specific requirements. No residency is needed. No blood test or medical exam is required. G.S. 51-8 makes the Register of Deeds the issuing official. Two witnesses are required at the ceremony. The officiant returns the signed license to Alamance County within 10 days.
An online application is available but must be completed in person at the office. The Alamance County online vital records portal allows you to order certified copies after the license has been filed.
Burlington Marriage License Filing
North Carolina law places marriage licenses at the county level. Since Burlington is in Alamance County, you apply at the Register of Deeds in Graham, the county seat. Graham is about 15 minutes west of Burlington on Highway 70. Appointments are required for marriage license services in Alamance County, so call (336) 570-6565 before you go. The office accepts cash only for the $60 fee.
Burlington Marriage License Fees
The license fee is $60 in cash. Certified copies of the marriage certificate are available from the Alamance County Register of Deeds. The NC Vital Records office has copies for a $24 search fee. The county office is faster for recent Burlington marriage records.
Note: Graham is about 15 minutes west of Burlington on Highway 70. Plan your trip so you arrive before 4:00 PM to complete the application.
Burlington Marriage Records
After the wedding, request certified copies from the Alamance County Register of Deeds at 118 West Harden Street, Graham. Visit in person, send a mail request, or use the online vital records ordering system. For state copies, mail your request to NC Vital Records, 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903. The NCARD directory lists all county offices.
The Burlington City Clerk at 425 S. Lexington Avenue handles city council records, municipal ordinances, and city administrative documents. Call (336) 222-5022 for city matters. The City of Burlington website provides general municipal information but does not process marriage license applications.
Burlington Marriage License Images
The City of Burlington website provides city services but does not handle marriage licenses.
The city manages parks, recreation, and other services. All marriage license matters go through Alamance County in Graham.
The Alamance County Register of Deeds homepage is where Burlington residents start the marriage license process.
This page provides links to the marriage license application, appointment scheduling, and other vital records services.
The Alamance County marriage license page has full details on what to bring and how to apply.
Review this page and call ahead to schedule your appointment before driving to Graham.
Burlington Marriage License Process
The process follows North Carolina state law. Both applicants visit the Alamance County Register of Deeds at 118 West Harden Street in Graham, about 15 minutes from Burlington. You fill out the application, present identification, and pay the $60 fee in cash. The clerk reviews everything and issues the license the same day. There is no waiting period. The license works right away and is valid for 60 days in any county in North Carolina. Since appointments are required for marriage licenses in Alamance County, call (336) 570-6565 before making the drive to Graham.
After the ceremony, two witnesses sign the license along with the officiant. The officiant returns the completed license to the Alamance County Register of Deeds within 10 days. Once the signed license is on file, you can order certified copies of the marriage certificate. Each copy costs $10 from the county office.
After Your Burlington Wedding
The officiant signs the license and returns it to the Alamance County Register of Deeds within 10 days. Once filed, request certified copies. Take a certified copy to the Social Security Administration for a name change. Wait for the new card, then visit the NC DMV. Order several copies since you will need them for multiple agencies and account updates. Popular Burlington ceremony spots include the Historic Paramount Theater, Lake Mackintosh Marina, and the Burlington City Park gazebo. The NC Judicial Branch marriage page has general guidance on the marriage process in North Carolina.
Alamance County Marriage License Records
Burlington is in Alamance County, and all marriage license filings go through the Alamance County Register of Deeds. For more on the county office, fees, and resources, visit the Alamance County marriage license records page.