Yadkin County Marriage License Information

Yadkin County manages marriage license records at the Register of Deeds in Yadkinville, North Carolina. The office is at the Yadkin County Courthouse, 101 State Street. Yadkin County was created in 1850 from Surry County and has kept marriage records since that year. The county issues about 275 marriage licenses each year and records roughly 6,000 documents annually. The Register of Deeds has adopted modern tools including an online marriage application, Certificate Now ordering system, and e-recording services for electronic document filing.

Yadkin County Marriage License Application

Both people must visit the Register of Deeds in person. You each need a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID is accepted. Proof of your Social Security number is also required. Those aged 18 to 20 must bring a certified birth certificate. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 51, the state sets out all eligibility rules.

Yadkin County launched an online marriage license application in August 2020. You can submit your information ahead of time to speed up the in-person visit. Both parties still must appear together to finalize the license. The fee is $60, which is the statewide rate. The license is valid for 60 days. After the ceremony, the officiant has 10 days to return the signed license. Two witnesses must sign at the wedding.

Certified Marriage Records in Yadkin County

Certified copies of Yadkin County marriage certificates cost $10 each. Uncertified copies are $0.25 each. Under N.C.G.S. § 130A-93, only the named person, their spouse, parents, children, grandparents, or a legal agent may get a certified copy. You can request copies in person, by mail, or through the Certificate Now online system.

For mail requests, complete the Vital Records Application Form. Send it with your payment, a copy of your photo ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Yadkin County Register of Deeds, P.O. Box 211, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online orders through Certificate Now accept credit and debit cards. An additional $3 convenience fee applies to online orders. The phone number is (336) 679-4225. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Yadkin County Marriage License History

Yadkin County holds marriage records from 1850 to the present. Birth and death records begin in 1913. Land records also date from 1850. Court and probate records go back to 1845 and 1850 respectively. The county was created from Surry County in 1850. For marriage records before that year, check the Surry County Register of Deeds.

The Yadkin County official website links to county departments and services. The Register of Deeds information page provides details about available records and office procedures. The Yadkin County court access page can help with court-related records. For historical marriage records, the NC State Archives may hold microfilm copies.

Note: Yadkin County was split from Surry County in 1850, so earlier marriage records may be filed with Surry County.

Online Services for Yadkin County Records

Yadkin County has adopted several online tools in recent years. The online marriage application launched in August 2020. Certificate Now provides a way to order vital records online. The property notification service sends free email alerts when documents are recorded under your name. This fraud detection tool has been available since 2020. The county also implemented e-recording in October 2015, and about 64 percent of recording revenue now comes through electronic filings.

The county participates in the NCDAVE program, which lets the office issue statewide birth certificates for anyone born in North Carolina from 1971 onward. This was added in 2017. These online services make Yadkin County one of the more digitally connected smaller counties in the state.

Marriage License Rules in North Carolina

North Carolina law requires a marriage license before any ceremony. Under N.C.G.S. § 51-6, the Register of Deeds issues the license. Both people must be at least 18 under N.C.G.S. § 51-2. The fee is $60 statewide. The license is valid for 60 days. Under N.C.G.S. § 51-8, the Register of Deeds must issue the license when all conditions are met.

The NC Vital Records office in Raleigh keeps marriage certificates from 1962 to the present. For older records, the Yadkin County Register of Deeds is the best source. The NC marriage certificates page covers the state ordering process. The state charges $24 for a search. The county charges $10 for a certified copy.

How to Get a Yadkin County Marriage Certificate

There are three ways to get a certified copy of a Yadkin County marriage certificate:

• Visit the Register of Deeds at the Yadkin County Courthouse, 101 State Street, Yadkinville
• Order online through Certificate Now (additional $3 fee)
• Mail a request to P.O. Box 211, Yadkinville, NC 27055

Each certified copy costs $10. In-person requests are the fastest. Online and mail orders take longer but offer convenience. For marriages from 1962 onward, you can also order through the NC Vital Records state office. The state charges $24 per search. The NCARD county finder can confirm Yadkin County office details.

Yadkin County Marriage License Office

The Register of Deeds is at the Yadkin County Courthouse, 101 State Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The mailing address is P.O. Box 211, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The phone number is (336) 679-4225. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed on county and state holidays.

Yadkinville is a small town in the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina. The area is known for its wineries and agricultural heritage. All marriage license applications must be completed in person with both parties present. The online pre-application can save time at the office, but the final step still requires an in-person visit.

The NC Vital Records website is the state portal for ordering marriage certificates from 1962 to the present.

The NC marriage certificates page covers fees, required information, and the ordering process.

Use the NCARD county finder to locate the Yadkin County Register of Deeds and other offices across the state.