Greenville Marriage License Information
Greenville is the principal city of eastern North Carolina and home to East Carolina University. Marriage licenses in Greenville are issued by the Pitt County Register of Deeds. The Greenville City Clerk does not issue marriage licenses or maintain vital records. Both applicants must visit the county office in person with valid photo ID and proof of their Social Security numbers. The license costs $60, is valid for 60 days, and can be used in any county in North Carolina.
How to Get a Marriage License in Greenville
The Pitt County Register of Deeds is at 1717 W. 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834. The mailing address is P.O. Box 35, Greenville, NC 27835. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Arrive before 4:00 PM to finish the application the same day. Call (252) 902-1650 for questions. An online marriage application is available to fill out ahead of time.
Under G.S. 51-6, a marriage license is required before any ceremony in North Carolina. Each applicant needs valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. You must also provide your Social Security number. If you were divorced before, have the details ready. If the divorce happened recently, bring a certified copy of the decree. The fee is $60, payable by cash, check, money order, or credit card.
Greenville Marriage License Requirements
G.S. 51-2 sets the minimum age at 18. Applicants 16 or 17 need parental consent and extra 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 must attend the ceremony. The officiant returns the signed license to the Pitt County Register of Deeds within 10 days.
The marriage license is valid right away and good for 60 days from the date of issue. It can be used anywhere in North Carolina, not just in Greenville or Pitt County. After the ceremony, the license must go back to Pitt County so it can be recorded properly.
Greenville Marriage License Filing
North Carolina law puts marriage licenses at the county level. Since Greenville is in Pitt County, the Register of Deeds at 1717 W. 5th Street handles all marriage license applications for the city. The office serves all communities in Pitt County. You do not need to live in Pitt County or in North Carolina to apply here. The office is experienced with couples from across the region, including students and faculty at East Carolina University who may be from out of state.
Greenville Marriage License Fees
The license fee is $60. Certified copies cost $10 each from Pitt County. The NC Vital Records office has records from 1962 to the present for a $24 search fee. The county office is faster for recent Greenville marriages.
Note: The Pitt County Vital Records page has more details about requesting copies of marriage certificates.
Greenville Marriage Records Search
After the signed license is returned, request certified copies from the Pitt County Register of Deeds. Visit in person at 1717 W. 5th Street or send a mail request. You can also use the NC Judicial Branch marriage page for general guidance on marriage records in North Carolina. The state vital records office accepts mail orders at 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903.
The Greenville City Clerk at 200 W 5th Street handles city council records, municipal ordinances, and city administrative records. For marriage license records, always go through the Pitt County Register of Deeds.
Greenville Marriage License Images
The City of Greenville website provides municipal services but does not handle marriage licenses.
Contact the Pitt County Register of Deeds for all marriage license applications and records in the Greenville area.
The Pitt County Register of Deeds page is where Greenville residents start the marriage license process.
This page has links to the online application, office hours, and contact information for the Pitt County office.
The Pitt County online marriage application lets you fill out your information before visiting the office.
Completing the application online saves time when you arrive at the office in person.
Greenville Marriage License Process
The process for getting a marriage license in Greenville follows North Carolina state law. Both applicants visit the Pitt County Register of Deeds at 1717 W. 5th Street together. You fill out the application, show identification, and pay the $60 fee. The clerk checks everything and issues the license the same day. There is no waiting period. The license is valid right away. You can hold the ceremony in any county in North Carolina within the 60-day window.
Greenville is home to East Carolina University, and many couples choose campus locations or nearby venues for their ceremonies. The Greenville Convention Center, local historic churches, and Town Common park are popular spots. No matter where the ceremony takes place, the license must go back to Pitt County.
After Your Greenville Wedding
The officiant returns the signed marriage license to the Pitt 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 insurance, bank accounts, and other updates. Each certified copy costs $10 from the Pitt County office.
The NCARD directory lists all 100 county offices if you need records from a different county in North Carolina. The NC Vital Records website is another source for copies if you prefer the state route.
Pitt County Marriage License Records
Greenville is in Pitt County, and all marriage license filings go through the Pitt County Register of Deeds. For more on the county office, fees, and resources, visit the Pitt County marriage license records page.