Currituck County Marriage Records
Currituck County marriage license records are kept at the Register of Deeds office at the Currituck Judicial Center. This northeastern North Carolina county includes parts of the Outer Banks and attracts many couples for beach weddings. The Register of Deeds handles all marriage license applications, recorded documents, and vital records. Whether you are a Currituck County local or visiting the area for your wedding, this page explains how to get a marriage license and how to search for past records.
Get a Marriage License in Currituck County
Both people must visit the Register of Deeds office in person. The office is at 2801 Caratoke Highway, Suite 300, Currituck, NC 27929. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. The mailing address is 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 600, Currituck, NC 27929.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID works. You need your Social Security number as well. If you were married before, know the dates of your previous marriages or divorces. If your divorce was within the last 30 days, bring documentation. If you are under 21, bring a certified birth certificate. The Currituck County marriage information page outlines all requirements.
Currituck County also offers an online application you can fill out before your visit. This helps speed up the process at the office. However, you still must go in person to complete the license.
Currituck County Marriage License Fees
The fee is $60. Currituck County accepts cash, checks, and money orders payable to Currituck County Register of Deeds. The license is valid for 60 days and can be used anywhere in North Carolina. After the wedding, the officiant returns the signed license to the Currituck County office within 10 days.
Certified copies cost $10 each. You can request them in person or by mail. No waiting period applies. No blood test is needed. Under Section 51-6, you must have a valid license before any ceremony can take place.
Searching Currituck County Marriage License Records
Currituck County provides an online records search at Courthouse Computer Systems. This portal lets you search recorded documents by name and date range. It includes land records and marriage records. The Register of Deeds homepage links to this search tool and other services.
For certified copies or records not in the online system, visit the office or send a mail request. Include a copy of your ID and payment. The NC Vital Records office holds state-level marriage records from 1962 to the present. The NC State Archives can help with older records.
Note: The online portal may not include every older document, so call (252) 232-3297 for help with historical records.
Currituck County Marriage License Images
Below is a screenshot from the Currituck County Register of Deeds website.
The Currituck County Register of Deeds homepage provides links to marriage information, vital records, and recorded documents.
This image shows the Currituck County marriage information page.
The marriage information page lists all the documents and fees needed to get a marriage license in Currituck County.
The image below is from the Currituck County online records search.
Use this search portal to look up recorded documents including marriage records by name and date.
Outer Banks Weddings in Currituck County
Currituck County includes the northern Outer Banks, one of the most popular wedding destinations in North Carolina. Corolla and the surrounding beaches draw hundreds of couples each year. The wild horses, ocean views, and historic Currituck Beach Lighthouse make the area a top choice for ceremonies. If you plan to marry on the Outer Banks, getting your license from the Currituck County Register of Deeds is the first step.
The license is valid anywhere in North Carolina, so you can pick it up in Currituck and have your ceremony at a beach venue. Many wedding planners in the area are familiar with the process and can guide you through timing your license application around your event.
Age and Consent Rules in Currituck County
North Carolina law under Section 51-2 requires anyone under 18 to have parental consent. Those 16 or 17 can marry with written consent from a parent or guardian. The other person cannot be more than four years older. Under Section 51-1, both parties must be legally free to marry. The Register of Deeds will check all documents before issuing the license.
Contact Currituck County Register of Deeds
Phone: (252) 232-3297. Fax: (252) 232-3906. Office address: 2801 Caratoke Highway, Suite 300, Currituck, NC 27929. Mail: 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 600, Currituck, NC 27929. The staff can answer questions about marriage licenses, certified copies, and other records. Visit NC Association of Registers of Deeds for a directory of all county offices in the state.
Currituck County Marriage License Return and Filing
After the ceremony, the officiant must sign the marriage license and return it to the Currituck County Register of Deeds within 10 days. The marriage record is not officially on file until the signed license is received and processed. Under Section 130A-93, certified copies are then available to those with a direct and tangible interest. The fee is $10 per certified copy. Couples should verify with their officiant that the license was returned promptly.
The Currituck County office processes many marriage licenses, especially during the summer wedding season on the Outer Banks. Planning ahead and arriving early at the office will help ensure a smooth experience. The wild horses of Corolla are one of the most unique features of Currituck County and make for memorable wedding photos. Many photographers in the area specialize in capturing couples with the horses and the ocean in the background.