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How can you pay the marriage license fee in Mecklenburg County?

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Direct answer

For Mecklenburg County, the published answer is Cash — accepted in person, Check or money order, payable to "Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds" — no starter or counter checks, and the drawer's name and address must be pre-printed on the front, Credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa and Discover) — accepted in person, and Escrow account, for copies and recording fees, by authorized account users. From the Acceptable Payment Methods table on the Register of Deeds' Uniform Fee Schedule. A $35 processing fee may be charged for a returned check.

Published rule and conditions

Accepted payment methods
  • Cash — accepted in person
  • Check or money order, payable to "Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds" — no starter or counter checks, and the drawer's name and address must be pre-printed on the front
  • Credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa and Discover) — accepted in person
  • Escrow account, for copies and recording fees, by authorized account users

From the Acceptable Payment Methods table on the Register of Deeds' Uniform Fee Schedule. A $35 processing fee may be charged for a returned check.

Official requirement

No starter or counter checks are accepted. Checks must have the name and address of the drawer pre-printed on the front. A phone number should be printed/written on the front of the check. Please make checks payable to “Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds.” A $35 processing fee may be charged for returned checks.

Issuing office

Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds, Marriage Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • Uniform Fee ScheduleMecklenburg County Register of Deeds - checked July 30, 2026

    Marriage Licenses: Marriage License $60; Marriage License Certified Copy $10 per certified copy; Delayed Marriage Certificate, with One Certified Copy $20; Application or License Correction, with One Certified Copy $10. Acceptable Payment Methods: Cash - Accepted in person. Check/Money Order - No starter or counter checks are accepted. Checks must have the name and address of the drawer pre-printed on the front. A phone number should be printed/written on the front of the check. Please make checks payable to "Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds." A $35 processing fee may be charged for returned checks. Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard, Visa and Discover) - Accepted in person. Escrow (Escrow accounts may be used to pay for copies and recording fees in person by authorized account users) - Accepted in person. Page description: These Uniform Fee Schedule Guidelines are an attempt to provide uniformity among the various service provided by the Register of Deeds Office.

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