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The Register of Deeds office is the official grantor of marriage licenses for Orange County. Marriage Licenses are valid for 60 days from the date of issuance and are only valid for use in the state of North Carolina. Obtaining a Marriage License. To obtain a marriage license, do the following:
Marriage licenses are now available for both walk-in service and by appointment; however, customers must complete an online marriage application prior to visiting any of our offices. Appointments are highly recommended and can be made online.
Couples must purchase a marriage license and have a virtual civil marriage ceremony performed during their appointment. To complete a marriage license application and to make an appointment, couples must visit the department’s online appointment system at https://cr.ocgov.com/portal_OC/emarriagescheduler/.
Online Marriage License & Ceremony via Videoconference. Clerk - Recorder Online Services. WELCOME TO THE ORANGE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER ORANGE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER. Español. Click here to register a new Marriage License & Ceremony Appointment.
Marriage licenses are now available for both walk-in service and by appointment; however, couples must complete an online marriage application prior to visiting any of our offices. Appointments are highly recommended.
In accordance with AB 583, marriage license issuance and marriage ceremonies, at the discretion of the County Clerk, are permitted through video conference until January 1, 2024.
If your wedding will be in North Carolina, you can get a marriage license from the Register of Deeds in any county in the state. In general, both partners must visit the Register of Deeds office, though some counties allow online applications to be submitted before visiting the office to save time.
