High Point Marriage License Guide
High Point is known as the furniture capital of the world and is the second largest city in Guilford County. Marriage licenses in High Point are issued by the Guilford County Register of Deeds. Guilford County is the only county in North Carolina with two Register of Deeds offices, one in Greensboro and one right in High Point. This gives High Point residents the convenience of a local office. The city clerk does not handle marriage licenses. Both applicants must appear in person with ID and Social Security information.
Getting a Marriage License in High Point
The High Point office of the Guilford County Register of Deeds is at 325 E. Russell Avenue, Room 155, High Point, NC 27260. Call 336-641-7556 for questions. Marriage licenses are issued between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. An online marriage license application is available. Under G.S. 51-6, you need a license before the ceremony. The fee is $60, payable by cash, check, debit, or credit card.
High Point residents can apply at either the High Point or Greensboro office. Both issue the same license, and it is valid for 60 days anywhere in North Carolina. Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security number. If you were recently divorced, have the month and year ready. If divorced on the same day as your application, bring a certified copy of the decree.
High Point Marriage License Requirements
Under G.S. 51-2, both applicants must be at least 18 years old. No residency is needed. No blood test or medical exam is required. G.S. 51-8 says the Register of Deeds issues the license. Two witnesses with valid ID must be at the ceremony. The officiant returns the signed marriage license to Guilford County within 10 days. You do not need to be a Guilford County resident to apply in High Point.
High Point Marriage License Filing
North Carolina law places marriage licenses at the county level. High Point is unique because Guilford County has two Register of Deeds offices. The High Point office at 325 E. Russell Avenue, Room 155, is the only branch office of its kind in the state. This means High Point residents do not have to drive to the Greensboro office to get a marriage license. Both offices offer the same services and charge the same fees. You can apply at either location.
High Point Marriage License Fees
The marriage license is $60. An optional keepsake certificate costs $1 at the time of issuance. Certified copies of the marriage certificate are $10 each. Uncertified copies cost $0.05 in person or $1.00 per page by mail. Applicants 62 or older can get their first certified copy for free if they are the certificate owner. Wait at least 10 days after the ceremony before you request a certified copy so the officiant has time to return the signed license.
High Point Marriage Records Access
Request copies from the Guilford County Vital Records section. In-person requests need a valid photo ID. Mail requests go to P.O. BOX 3427, Greensboro, NC 27402-3427. Include a completed request form and a copy of your ID. Allow three working days for processing. Drop boxes are available at the High Point Health Department at 501 E. Green Drive.
The NC Vital Records office has marriage records from 1962 to the present. The county office is faster for recent High Point marriages and provides same-day service when possible.
High Point Marriage License Images
The City of High Point website provides city services information but directs marriage license inquiries to Guilford County.
The city handles parks, recreation, and other municipal matters. All vital records go through the county Register of Deeds.
The Guilford County marriage license page has detailed requirements for High Point applicants.
Review this page before your visit to make sure you have all required documents.
The Guilford County vital records page explains how to get certified copies after your wedding.
This page covers fees, ID requirements, and mail request options for marriage certificates.
High Point Marriage License Process
The process follows North Carolina state law. Both applicants visit the Guilford County Register of Deeds at 325 E. Russell Avenue, Room 155, in High Point. You fill out the application, show identification, and pay the $60 fee. The clerk reviews the application and issues the license the same day. There is no waiting period. The license works right away and stays valid for 60 days. It can be used in any of the 100 counties in North Carolina.
High Point residents have the added benefit of a local county office. Most other cities require a drive to the county seat, but High Point has its own Guilford County branch. This means you do not have to drive to Greensboro for the license. Both offices offer the same services at the same price.
After Your High Point Wedding
The officiant signs the license and returns it to Guilford County within 10 days. Once filed, order certified copies. For name changes, visit the Social Security Administration at 6005 Landmark Center Blvd, Greensboro, or call 877-319-3075. Wait 24 hours after getting the new Social Security card before updating your driver's license. Order several copies of the certificate since you will need them for multiple accounts and agencies.
For magistrate ceremonies in High Point, contact the Civil Office at 505 E. Green Drive or call 336-822-6719. The magistrate fee is $50 in exact cash. Two witnesses with valid ID are required at the ceremony.
Note: The NCARD directory can help you find any county Register of Deeds office across North Carolina.
Guilford County Marriage License Records
High Point 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.