Concord Marriage License Records
Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County, located northeast of Charlotte. Marriage licenses in Concord are issued by the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds. The Concord City Clerk does not handle marriage licenses. Cabarrus County has maintained marriage records since 1856, giving the office a long history of vital records. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo ID and Social Security numbers. The license costs $60 and is valid for 60 days across North Carolina.
Where Concord Residents Apply
In North Carolina, all marriage licenses come from the county Register of Deeds, not the city. Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County, so the office is close by. You do not need to travel far. The Cabarrus County Governmental Center is in the heart of downtown Concord. The county has been keeping marriage records since 1856, and the office staff can help you with both new licenses and copies of older records. Whether you are a long-time Concord resident or just moved to the area, the same process applies to everyone.
How to Apply in Concord
Visit the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC 28025. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (704) 920-2112 for questions. Wayne Nixon is the Register of Deeds. An online marriage license application is available to speed up the process. Under G.S. 51-6, you must have a license before the ceremony.
Both applicants need a valid photo ID and their Social Security number. If your prior marriage ended recently, bring proof. The fee is $60. The license is valid for 60 days and works in any county in North Carolina. No blood test, no waiting period, and no residency requirement.
Concord Marriage License Requirements
G.S. 51-2 requires both applicants to be 18 or older. Minors aged 16 or 17 need parental consent. G.S. 51-8 makes the Register of Deeds the issuing official. Two witnesses are needed at the ceremony. The officiant returns the signed license to Cabarrus County within 10 days after the wedding.
The City of Concord provides general municipal services but directs all marriage license questions to the county Register of Deeds. Concord City Hall is at 26 Union Street S, but you cannot get a marriage license there.
Note: Cabarrus County marriage records date back to 1856. For genealogical research, the Concord Library Lore Room has materials on Cabarrus County history dating to 1750.
Marriage License Fees in Concord
The marriage license costs $60. Certified copies of the marriage certificate are $10 each from the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds. You can also request copies from the NC Vital Records office for a $24 search fee. The county office is the faster choice for recent Concord marriage records.
Getting Concord Marriage Records
After the wedding, get certified copies from the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds at 65 Church Street S, Concord. You can visit in person, send a request by mail, or use the county website. The Cabarrus County public records lookup lets you search for records online, though certified copies still need a formal request. For historical records, the Cabarrus County Local History Resources at the Concord Library have genealogical collections that include deeds, wills, court minutes, and marriage records.
The state vital records office has marriage records from 1962 forward. The NCARD directory can help you find any other county office if needed.
Concord Marriage License Images
The City of Concord website is the municipal site for city services but does not handle marriage licenses.
The city provides parks, recreation, and other services. All marriage license matters go through Cabarrus County.
The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds page is the starting point for marriage license services in Concord.
This page has links to the marriage license application, fee schedule, and contact details for the Concord office.
The NC Vital Records homepage is the state portal for ordering marriage certificates.
State records cover 1962 to the present. Cabarrus County has records going back to 1856.
Concord Marriage License Process
The process follows North Carolina state law. Both applicants go to the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds at 65 Church Street S in Concord. You fill out the application, show identification, and pay the $60 fee. The clerk reviews your application and issues the license the same day. There is no waiting period in North Carolina. The license works right away. It stays valid for 60 days and can be used in any county in the state.
After the ceremony, the officiant and two witnesses sign the marriage license. The officiant must send the completed license back to the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds within 10 days. This step must happen before the county can issue certified copies. Plan ahead and make sure your officiant knows this requirement.
After Your Concord Wedding
The officiant must return the signed marriage license to the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds within 10 days. Once on file, request certified copies. You will need them for name changes, insurance updates, and other legal steps. Visit the Social Security Administration first, then update your driver's license at the DMV. Order several copies since you will use them at multiple agencies. The Cabarrus County office can be reached at (704) 920-2112 or by fax at (704) 920-2898.
Note: The Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court at 77 Union Street S, Concord handles divorce records, not marriage licenses.
Cabarrus County Marriage License Records
Concord is in Cabarrus County, and all marriage license filings go through the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds. For more on the county office, fees, and resources, visit the Cabarrus County marriage license records page.