Marriage records in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, are available through several channels. MecklenburgCourt.us allows you to find public information about marriage records in the county. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the relevant county office— in person, by mail, or through state online portals. Below is detailed information on searching, ordering, and the cost of copies of marriage documents.
Mecklenburg Marriage Records Search
In the state of North Carolina, marriage licenses are issued by the Register of Deeds office of the respective county. In Mecklenburg County, this function is performed by the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds. This office keeps the original marriage licenses returned after the wedding ceremony and maintains a register of all marriages conducted in the county.
The records collection includes:
- Marriage licenses issued to couples before the ceremony
- Marriage certificates submitted after the ceremony by the officiant
- Historical marriage records registered in the county since the beginning of the registry
In addition to the local office, copies of marriage certificates for marriages registered after 1962 are also kept by North Carolina Vital Records at the state level. For older records, contact the Register of Deeds directly.
Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Mecklenburg
The fees for copies of marriage documents are set according to the General Statutes of North Carolina (N.C.G.S. § 161-10). Below is the current fee schedule for the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds office:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy | $10.00 |
| Additional certified copy (in the same order) | $10.00 |
| Search fee | Included in the cost of the copy |
Payment is accepted in cash, money order, or check made payable to "Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds." Some payment methods may vary when ordering online—please check the office's website. The processing time for in-person requests is usually one business day. Mail requests are processed within 5–10 business days.
At the state level, NC Vital Records charges $24.00 for the first certified copy of a marriage certificate and $15.00 for each additional copy in the same order.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Mecklenburg
There are several ways to order a copy of a marriage certificate.
Online
You can order a certified copy of a marriage certificate through the NC Vital Records portal—for marriages registered in the state of North Carolina since 1962. The portal uses the VitalChek service, which accepts credit and debit cards. An additional service fee is charged for processing online orders.
For records kept directly in the county, you can submit a request through the Mecklenburg County public records portal.
In Person
Visit the Register of Deeds office at:
No appointment is necessary. Bring a valid photo ID. A copy is usually issued on the same day.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Register of Deeds office address. Include in the envelope:
- A completed request with the full names of the spouses and the approximate date of marriage
- A copy of the applicant's ID
- A check or money order for $10.00 made payable to "Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds"
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mailing address for requests:
If you need information about marriage records stored in the county court system, use the North Carolina Judicial Branch page for Mecklenburg County or contact the court contact directory. For searching public information about records, you can also use the resource MecklenburgCourt.us.