Cumberland County Marriage License Search
Cumberland County marriage license records are held at the Register of Deeds office in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This is one of the largest counties in the state, home to Fort Liberty and a population well over 300,000. The Register of Deeds office at the Cumberland County Courthouse handles all marriage license applications, vital records requests, and online ordering. Cumberland County offers one of the most robust online systems for vital records in North Carolina, making it easier to search and order from home. This page covers the full process for getting a marriage license and finding past records.
Cumberland County Marriage License Application
Go to the Register of Deeds office at 117 Dick Street, Room 114, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Marriage license applications are accepted from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You must arrive by 4:00 PM to start the process. The full office is open until 5:00 PM on weekdays. It is closed on county holidays.
Both people must appear in person. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. You also need proof of your Social Security number. A Social Security card, W-2, pay stub, or other government document with your SSN will work. The Cumberland County marriage license requirements page lists all the details.
If you are under 21, bring a certified birth certificate. If you were married before, you need the month and year of the divorce or the death of your former spouse. If the divorce was within the last 30 days, bring a certified copy of the decree. There is a 24-hour waiting period after a divorce before you can apply for a new marriage license in North Carolina.
Cumberland County Marriage License Fees
The fee is $60. Cumberland County accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover). There is a minimum of $10 for credit card transactions. The license is valid immediately and lasts 60 days. It can be used anywhere in North Carolina. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to the Cumberland County Register of Deeds.
Certified copies of a marriage certificate cost $10 each. You can order them in person, by mail, or online through the online vitals ordering system. Online orders have additional mailing and convenience fees. For example, 1 to 3 copies have a $1 mailing fee and a $3.50 convenience fee.
Note: Checks should be made payable to Cumberland County Register of Deeds.
Cumberland County Marriage Records Online
Cumberland County has an excellent online search portal at ccrodinternet.org. This system lets you search land records and vital records indexes from home. The index covers birth, marriage, and death records from 1986 to the present. Land records go back to 1754. The county also offers a free Property Notification service that sends email alerts when documents are recorded on a property.
For older records or certified copies, you can visit the office or use the online ordering portal. The FAQ page on the county website answers common questions about fees, hours, and how to get copies. At the state level, NC Vital Records holds marriage records from 1962 to the present.
Cumberland County Marriage License Images
Below is a screenshot from the Cumberland County Register of Deeds website.
The main website provides links to all services including marriage licenses, certified copies, and online ordering.
This image shows the Cumberland County online records search portal.
The search portal allows you to look up vital records and land records indexes remotely.
The following image is from the Cumberland County online vitals ordering page.
Use this page to order certified copies of marriage records online with a credit card.
Below is the marriage requirements page for Cumberland County.
This page spells out every requirement for getting a marriage license in Cumberland County.
Age Rules for Marriage in Cumberland County
Under Section 51-2, you must be 18 to marry without parental consent in North Carolina. Those 16 or 17 need written consent from a parent or guardian. The other person cannot be more than four years older. People under 16 generally cannot marry in the state. The Register of Deeds verifies all ages using the IDs and birth certificates provided.
About Fayetteville and Cumberland County
Fayetteville is the county seat and largest city in Cumberland County. It is in the south-central part of the state, about an hour south of Raleigh. The city is closely tied to the military, with Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) being one of the largest military installations in the world. Many service members and their families apply for marriage licenses in Cumberland County each year.
The courthouse is in downtown Fayetteville on Dick Street. The Register of Deeds office has been serving the community for decades. The office also handles land recordings, vital records, and notary services. Mail can be sent to P.O. Box 2039, Fayetteville, NC 28302. The main office phone is (910) 678-7775, and the vital records line is (910) 678-7795.
Cumberland County Marriage License Return and Filing
After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the Cumberland County Register of Deeds. Under North Carolina law, this must happen within 10 days of the ceremony. The marriage record is not officially on file until the signed license is processed by the office. Couples should confirm with their officiant that the return was completed.
Once the record is filed, you can order certified copies. Cumberland County makes this easy with its online vitals ordering system at ccrod.org. Under Section 130A-93, certified copies are available to those with a direct and tangible interest. The fee is $10 per copy plus any mailing or convenience fees for online orders.