Wilson County Marriage License Search
Wilson County manages marriage license records at the Register of Deeds in Wilson, North Carolina. The office is at 101 North Goldsboro Street. Wilson County has marriage records from 1855 to the present and offers an online portal for ordering certified copies. The Register of Deeds handles marriage licenses by appointment only. Couples must call ahead to schedule their visit. The office also issues birth and death certificates, records land documents, and maintains a growing digital archive of public filings for the county.
Wilson County Marriage License Application
Marriage licenses in Wilson County are issued by appointment only. Call (252) 399-2935 to set up your visit. Both people must appear at the Register of Deeds. Bring a valid photo ID and proof of your Social Security number. Those between 18 and 20 need a certified birth certificate. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 51, the state sets all rules for who may marry.
The county recommends printing and completing the marriage license application before calling for your appointment. The fee is $60, which is the statewide rate. The license is valid for 60 days. After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed license within 10 days. Two witnesses must sign at the wedding. Those with a recent divorce should bring a certified decree.
Note: Wilson County processes marriage licenses, amendments, and vital record changes by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted for these services.
Certified Marriage Records in Wilson County
Certified copies of Wilson County marriage certificates cost $10 each. Uncertified copies cost $1 each. Under N.C.G.S. § 130A-93, certified copies are limited to the named person, their spouse, parents, children, grandparents, or a legal representative. You can request copies in person, by mail, or online.
The Wilson County online vital records portal lets you order and pay for certified copies with a credit or debit card. An extra fee applies for online orders. For in-person requests, cash is the only accepted payment method for some record types. For pickup orders, the office calls you when the record is ready. Mail requests should be sent to 101 N. Goldsboro St., Wilson, NC 27893.
Wilson County Marriage License History
Wilson County holds marriage records from 1855 to the present. Death records start in 1913. Birth records also begin in 1913. Land records are available online from 1974 to the present, with earlier records currently being scanned. The county participates in the NCDAVE program, which provides statewide birth certificates for those born in any North Carolina county from 1971 onward.
The Wilson County Register of Deeds page has information about available records and services. The vital records page covers the specific types of certificates you can request. Researchers looking for older Wilson County marriage records should contact the office or check the NC State Archives for microfilm copies.
Online Portal for Wilson County Marriage Records
Wilson County runs an online ordering system through the Permitium portal. This system lets you order vital records including marriage certificates from home. You can pay with major credit or debit cards. An additional convenience fee applies. Orders placed online are processed by staff and made available for pickup or mailed to you.
The county also offers a property notification service. This free tool sends email alerts when documents are recorded under your name. It can help catch fraud. An online marriage license pre-application is available to speed up the in-person visit. The deed index is available online for land records from 1974 forward.
Marriage License Laws for Wilson County
North Carolina requires a license before any wedding. Under N.C.G.S. § 51-6, the Register of Deeds issues it. Both people must be at least 18 under N.C.G.S. § 51-2. The fee is $60. The license is valid for 60 days. Under N.C.G.S. § 51-8, the office must issue the license when all conditions are met.
The NC Vital Records office in Raleigh keeps copies of marriage certificates from 1962 to the present. For older records, the Wilson County Register of Deeds is the primary source. The NC marriage certificates page explains the state ordering process. The state charges $24 for a search, while the county charges $10 for a certified copy.
Getting a Wilson County Marriage Certificate
There are three ways to get a copy of a Wilson County marriage certificate:
- Visit the Register of Deeds at 101 N. Goldsboro St. in Wilson (by appointment)
- Order online through the Wilson County vital records portal
- Send a mail request with payment and a copy of your ID
Certified copies cost $10. Uncertified copies cost $1. Online orders include a convenience fee. In-person requests require an appointment. For marriages from 1962 forward, you can also order from the NC Vital Records state office, though the county is typically faster and less costly.
Wilson County Marriage License Office Contact
The Register of Deeds is at 101 North Goldsboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893. The phone number is (252) 399-2935. The fax is (252) 399-2942. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Marriage licenses are by appointment only. Call the office to schedule your visit.
Wilson is located in eastern North Carolina. The city is known for its downtown arts district and its role in the state's tobacco history. All marriage license applications at the Wilson County Register of Deeds require an appointment. The NCARD county finder can confirm office details for Wilson County and any other North Carolina county.
The Wilson County online portal lets you order marriage certificates and other vital records from home.
Use the Wilson County online portal to order certified copies of marriage certificates and other vital records with a credit or debit card.
The NC Vital Records website is the state portal for ordering marriage certificates from 1962 to the present.
The NCARD county finder helps locate the Wilson County Register of Deeds and other county offices statewide.