Robeson County Marriage License
Robeson County manages marriage license records at the Register of Deeds office in the Robeson County Courthouse, Room 102, at 500 North Elm Street in Lumberton, North Carolina. As the largest county in the state by land area, Robeson County has a rich and diverse history. The county is home to the Lumbee Tribe, one of the largest Native American groups east of the Mississippi. The Register of Deeds handles new marriage license applications and certified copies of past records. Couples across the county visit the Lumberton office to begin the marriage process. The staff is ready to help with both current applications and historical record searches.
Robeson County Marriage License Application
Both parties must go to the Robeson County Register of Deeds in person to apply. Each person must bring a valid photo ID and their Social Security number. Accepted forms of ID include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 51, both applicants must present proper documents before the license can be issued.
Previously married applicants must state the month and year of the most recent divorce. A certified copy of the divorce decree is needed if it was final within the past 30 days. There is no waiting period. The license is valid right away and can be used for a ceremony anywhere in North Carolina. It expires after 60 days. Call (910) 671-3040 to ask questions or schedule your visit to the Robeson County courthouse.
Marriage License Fees in Robeson County
A marriage license in Robeson County costs $60. This is the standard fee charged by all 100 counties in North Carolina. The fee covers the local filing and the state portion of the cost. Contact the Register of Deeds at (910) 671-3040 to confirm accepted payment methods.
After the wedding, the officiant must return the signed license to the Robeson County Register of Deeds within 10 days. This is required by N.C.G.S. § 51-6. Two witnesses must sign the license at the ceremony. Once filed, the completed license becomes a permanent county record under N.C.G.S. § 51-8. If the signed document is not returned on time, recording of your marriage may be delayed.
Note: The $60 fee is not refundable, even if the license expires before use.
Get Certified Robeson County Marriage Records
Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $10 each at the Robeson County Register of Deeds. Under N.C.G.S. § 130A-93, only eligible people may receive a certified copy. This includes the person on the record, their spouse, parents, children, grandparents, siblings, or a legal representative with proper proof.
Request copies in person at the courthouse in Lumberton. Mail requests are accepted as well. Send a written request with the names on the record, the date of marriage, a copy of your photo ID, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include appropriate payment with your letter. The office also provides land record searches online through the county website. Uncertified copies are available to anyone for research.
Robeson County Marriage License Eligibility
Under N.C.G.S. § 51-2, anyone 18 or older may apply without parental consent. Those aged 16 or 17 can apply with written parental consent, but the age gap between the two parties cannot be more than four years. No one under 16 may legally marry in North Carolina. There is no blood test and no residency rule.
Both people must appear together at the office with valid ID and their Social Security numbers. The license is issued the same day once all documents are verified. Robeson County's diverse population and central location along Interstate 95 make the Lumberton office accessible from many parts of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina.
Robeson County Marriage Record History
Robeson County holds marriage records from 1869 to the present at the Register of Deeds. Birth records date from 1913, and death records start in 1916. Land records go back to 1787. The county was formed in 1787 from Bladen County. Early marriage records from 1803 to 1868 and court records from 1797 to 1912 are held at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh.
Genealogy researchers can search for records related to cemeteries, death records, marriage records, and obituaries through the county system. The State Archives has microfilm copies of many early Robeson County documents. The NC Vital Records office in Raleigh holds statewide marriage certificates from 1962 to the present and charges $24 per three-year search period. For records before 1962, the county office in Lumberton is the best source.
Search Robeson County Marriage License Records
Visit the Robeson County Register of Deeds at 500 North Elm Street, Room 102, in Lumberton. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call (910) 671-3040 for phone help. The NC Association of Registers of Deeds county finder has contact details for all 100 counties. The NC Vital Records marriage page has information on requesting state-level marriage certificates.
The Robeson County website provides general information about county services and departments. Visit the Robeson County homepage for office listings.
This site includes links to county departments, including the Register of Deeds office in Lumberton.
The NC Vital Records portal handles statewide vital record requests. Visit the NC Vital Records homepage for ordering options and current processing times.
Marriage certificates from 1962 to the present are available through this state portal.
The county finder tool lists all Register of Deeds offices across North Carolina. Search the county finder for Robeson County or any other county.
All 100 county offices are listed with current phone numbers and addresses.
Note: Call (910) 671-3040 to confirm hours before visiting the Lumberton office.