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What identification is required for a marriage license in Mecklenburg County?

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Direct answer

For Mecklenburg County, the published answer is A valid/unexpired government-issued photo identification for each applicant (government-issued driver's license, government-issued ID card, U.S. Military ID or valid passport), Proof of a valid Social Security number for each applicant (Social Security card, W-2, pay stub or other legal document that reflects the number provided on the application), and Applicants between the ages of 18 and 20 must also present a certified copy of their birth certificate. Applicants without a Social Security number who are ineligible for one must instead present a notarized Affidavit of Social Security Ineligibility; the office does not provide notary services.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • A valid/unexpired government-issued photo identification for each applicant (government-issued driver's license, government-issued ID card, U.S. Military ID or valid passport)
  • Proof of a valid Social Security number for each applicant (Social Security card, W-2, pay stub or other legal document that reflects the number provided on the application)
  • Applicants between the ages of 18 and 20 must also present a certified copy of their birth certificate

Applicants without a Social Security number who are ineligible for one must instead present a notarized Affidavit of Social Security Ineligibility; the office does not provide notary services.

Official requirement

Both parties must present: A valid/unexpired government-issued photo identification (government-issued driver's license, government-issued ID card, U.S. Military ID or valid passport)

Issuing office

Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds, Marriage Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • Apply for a Marriage LicenseMecklenburg County Register of Deeds - checked July 30, 2026

    Anyone over 18 years of age can legally marry in North Carolina without parental consent. A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance and may be used in any county within the State of North Carolina, but must be returned to the issuing office. To apply for a marriage license, both applicants should visit the Register of Deeds office in person between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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