Planning guide updated October 15, 2026. Check the linked offices for current local procedures.
For your Charlotte wedding, plan the marriage paperwork and ceremony separately. Once those arrangements are clear, we can talk about the photographs and the people you want around you.
Prepare for your license visit
Mecklenburg County asks both applicants to visit the Register of Deeds in person. Bring unexpired government photo identification and proof of your Social Security number. Applicants aged 18–20 also need a certified birth certificate.
Previously married applicants need the county’s specified divorce or death documents. Applicants without a Social Security number should read its notarized affidavit instructions. Contact the office about requirements for applicants under 18.
Check the official page for the application and current visit instructions. The license is valid for 60 days and may be used anywhere in North Carolina. The Register of Deeds does not perform wedding ceremonies.
Read Mecklenburg County’s marriage license requirements.
Arrange your ceremony
Your license and ceremony are separate arrangements. Choose an authorized officiant and bring at least two witnesses. For a civil ceremony, contact the county magistrate’s office to confirm availability before making plans. See the North Carolina Judicial Branch marriage guidance for the statewide requirements.
Make the photographs feel like you
Think about whether you want quiet portraits, time with your guests or a little of both. Share your ceremony location and plans when we talk, and we can work through the photography together.
Let’s talk about your plans.
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