Greensboro Marriage License Information
Greensboro is one of the largest cities in North Carolina and is part of Guilford County. Marriage licenses in Greensboro are handled by the Guilford County Register of Deeds. Guilford County is one of the few counties in the state that has two Register of Deeds offices, one in Greensboro and one in High Point. Both offices issue marriage licenses. The city clerk in Greensboro does not deal with marriage licenses. Both applicants must appear at the county office in person with ID and Social Security information. No blood test or waiting period is needed.
How to Apply for a Marriage License in Greensboro
Visit the Guilford County Register of Deeds at 201 W. Market Street, First Floor, Greensboro, NC 27401. The office issues marriage licenses between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Call 336-641-7730 for the Greensboro vital records office. An online marriage license application is available to speed up the process when you arrive. Under G.S. 51-6, you must have a marriage license before any ceremony in North Carolina.
Both applicants need a valid photo ID and their Social Security number. If you were divorced and it happened on the same day you apply, you need a certified copy of the divorce decree. The fee is $60, payable by cash, check, debit, or credit card. An optional keepsake certificate is available for $1 at the time of issuance. The marriage license is valid for 60 days and can be used in any county in the state.
Greensboro Marriage License Requirements
Under G.S. 51-2, both applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants aged 16 or 17 need parental consent. You do not have to live in Guilford County or be a North Carolina resident to get a marriage license in Greensboro. No medical exam is required.
G.S. 51-8 gives the Register of Deeds the authority to issue the license. Both parties should appear in person. If an applicant over 18 cannot come to the office, call 336-641-7556 to discuss options. Two witnesses with valid ID are needed at the ceremony. The officiant returns the signed license to the Guilford County Register of Deeds within 10 days after the wedding.
Marriage License Fees in Greensboro
The marriage license fee in Greensboro is $60. Guilford County accepts cash, check, debit, and credit cards. After your wedding, you will want certified copies. Each certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $10. Uncertified copies cost $0.05 each in person or $1.00 per page by mail. Applicants age 62 and older can get their first certified copy for free if they are the certificate owner.
Note: Wait at least 10 days after your ceremony before you request a certified copy. The officiant must return the signed license first.
Greensboro Marriage Records Access
You can request copies of Greensboro marriage records from the Guilford County Vital Records section. In-person requests require a valid photo ID. Mail requests go to Register of Deeds Vital Records Section, P.O. BOX 3427, Greensboro, NC 27402-3427. Include a completed request form and a copy of your ID. Allow three working days for mail requests to be processed.
The North Carolina Vital Records office also has marriage records from 1962 to the present. The state charges $24 for a search and first copy. The county office is faster for recent Greensboro marriages. For historical marriage records dating back to 1771, the Greensboro Public Library genealogy collection may have what you need. Their historical collection includes marriage bonds from 1771 to 1868 and marriage notices from local newspapers.
Greensboro Marriage License Office
The Greensboro office is at 201 W. Market Street, First Floor, Greensboro, NC 27401. Hours run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Marriage license services are available until 4:30 PM. The vital records phone number is 336-641-7730. The Register of Deeds is Jeff Thigpen. For magistrate ceremonies in Greensboro, contact the Civil Office at 201 S. Eugene St., Suite 214. The magistrate fee is $50 in cash, exact change only. Two witnesses with ID must be present for the ceremony.
Greensboro Marriage License Images
The Guilford County marriage license page provides full details on what you need to apply in Greensboro.
This page covers requirements, fees, and what documents to bring when you visit the Greensboro office.
The Guilford County Register of Deeds homepage links to all services offered, including marriage licenses and vital records.
From this page you can find office locations for both Greensboro and High Point, along with phone numbers and hours.
The NC Vital Records homepage is the state portal for ordering marriage certificates if you prefer the state route.
State records cover marriages from 1962 to the present. The county office handles records going back much further for Guilford County.
After the Greensboro Wedding Ceremony
After the wedding, the officiant signs the marriage license and returns it to Guilford County within 10 days. Once it is on file, you can order certified copies. For name changes, first get a certified copy of the marriage certificate. Visit the Social Security Administration at 6005 Landmark Center Blvd, Greensboro, or call 877-319-3075. Wait 24 hours after getting your new Social Security card before you go to the NC DMV to update your license.
The NC Association of Registers of Deeds directory can help you find any county office in the state if you need marriage records from another county.
Note: Certified copies are not mailed to you after the ceremony. You must request them from the Guilford County Register of Deeds or the state vital records office.
Guilford County Marriage License Records
Greensboro is in Guilford County, and all marriage license filings go through the Guilford County Register of Deeds. For more on the county office, fees, and resources, visit the Guilford County marriage license records page.