There is no better place on earth than Topsail Island to begin
your life together. There's no one more qualified to make your
dream day a success than the oldest wedding company on the
island, Topsail Weddings. We offer "one-stop shopping" to put
your mind at ease and make help your special event a beautiful
memory. We will be glad to help you obtain a marriage license
on your arrival. There is no waiting period when you apply for
one and no physical exam needed. You do, however, have to
go to a government-based facility to apply.
In most cases, it's very easy to obtain a license to marry. A marriage license from any issuing North Carolina authority allows you to marry anywhere within the state. You can apply online prior to appearing in person at any register of deeds in Pender and New Hanover County. How easy is that!
If you traveling to North Carolina and want to get married on or near beautiful Topsail Island, Surf City and Topsail Beach (the middle and southern part of the island) these locations are in Pender County. North Topsail Beach is within Onslow County. New Hanover County is also very close by (about 35 miles).
You must be 18 and over to get a license
without parental consent. If you are under
16, you cannot marry without a court order.
Requirements for identification vary, however, most accept the following forms of identification: valid driver's license, military ID, passport and State or County issued certified copy of your birth certificate. Documentation as to Social Security numbers is required.
License is issued on a cash only basis and the fee for the license is $50.00 and an addition $10.00 or a copy of the marriage certificate to be issued after you are married.
For additional information, check out the county websites:
http://www.nhcgov.com/ROD/RODmarriage.asp
http://www.pender-county.com/departments/rod/marriage.shtml
If you are planning to obtain a marriage license from Onslow County, you have to go in and apply at the Register of Deeds. Their phone number is 910-347-3451.
