Randolph County Marriage License Records
Randolph County stores marriage license records at the Register of Deeds office in The Shaw Building at 158 Worth Street in Asheboro, North Carolina. The county sits in the central Piedmont and has maintained marriage records since 1779. The Register of Deeds handles new license applications, certified copies, and genealogy research requests. Couples who plan to marry in Randolph County visit the Asheboro office in person to start the process. Asheboro is also known as the home of the North Carolina Zoo, and the county draws visitors from across the state. Staff can guide you through every step of the marriage license process.
Apply for a Randolph County Marriage License
Both parties must appear at the Randolph County Register of Deeds to apply. Each person needs a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Your Social Security number is also required. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 51, the Register of Deeds must verify all documents before issuing a license.
If either person was married before, provide the month and year the divorce was final. A certified decree is needed if the divorce happened within the past 30 days. There is no waiting period and no blood test. The license is valid the moment it is issued and works anywhere in North Carolina for 60 days. An online application option is available through the county's approved third-party website. Call (336) 318-6960 for details on scheduling your visit.
Randolph County Marriage License Fees
The fee for a marriage license in Randolph County is $60. This is the standard fee across all North Carolina counties. It covers both the local and state portions of the filing cost. For mail requests, certified checks or money orders are the only accepted forms of payment. Contact the office at (336) 318-6960 to ask about in-person payment options.
After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license to the Randolph County Register of Deeds within 10 days. N.C.G.S. § 51-6 requires this step. Two witnesses must sign the license at the wedding. The completed license is then filed and becomes a permanent county record under N.C.G.S. § 51-8.
Note: The license expires after 60 days and cannot be renewed, so plan your ceremony within that window.
Certified Marriage Records in Randolph County
Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $10 each at the Randolph County Register of Deeds. Under N.C.G.S. § 130A-93, certified copies are only available to eligible people. This list includes the person on the record, their spouse, parents, children, grandparents, siblings, and legal representatives with proof of authority. Non-certified copies are available to the public for research.
Request copies in person at 158 Worth Street in Asheboro. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mail requests should be sent to P.O. Box 4458, Asheboro, NC 27204. Include a signed application, a copy of your photo ID, a self-addressed envelope, and payment by certified check or money order. The Randolph County online records portal also lets you search recorded documents by name, date range, or book and page with a free registration.
Marriage License Eligibility in Randolph County
Under N.C.G.S. § 51-2, anyone 18 or older can apply without parental consent. Those aged 16 or 17 may apply with written consent from a parent or guardian. The age gap between the parties must not exceed four years when one person is under 18. No one under 16 may marry in North Carolina.
There is no residency requirement. Both people must show up together at the office. Each must bring valid ID and a Social Security number. The license is issued the same day once all documents are checked. Randolph County's central location in the Piedmont makes it easy to reach from Greensboro, High Point, and other nearby cities.
Randolph County Marriage Record History
Randolph County holds marriage records from 1779 to the present. The county was formed in 1779 from Guilford County and has kept extensive records ever since. Land records also stretch back centuries. The North Carolina State Archives has microfilm copies of early Randolph County records, including historical marriage bonds and other documents from the colonial period.
The county online portal offers a records search feature with free registration. You can look up genealogy records including marriage records, obituaries, and more. The NC Vital Records office in Raleigh holds statewide marriage certificates from 1962 to the present and charges $24 per three-year search. For older records, the Randolph County Register of Deeds in Asheboro is the primary source.
Search Randolph County Marriage License Records
Visit the Randolph County Register of Deeds at 158 Worth Street in Asheboro. Call (336) 318-6960 for phone help. The mailing address is P.O. Box 4458, Asheboro, NC 27204. The NC Association of Registers of Deeds county finder lists contact information for all 100 counties. The NC Vital Records marriage page explains how to request state-level certificates.
The Randolph County Register of Deeds website provides online records search and office information. Visit the Randolph County ROD portal to search recorded documents.
This portal lets you search land documents, genealogy records, and more with free registration.
The NC Vital Records homepage handles statewide vital record requests. Visit the NC Vital Records site for ordering details and processing times.
State-issued marriage certificates from 1962 onward are available through this portal.
The county finder tool helps locate any Register of Deeds office in North Carolina. Use the county finder for Randolph County contact details.
All 100 county offices are listed with phone numbers and addresses.
Note: Call (336) 318-6960 to confirm hours before visiting, especially around county holidays.