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A marriage license can be obtained by contacting the County Register of Deeds.
Buncombe County Register of Deeds
Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza, Room 110
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4301
Hours of Operation: 8:30am to 5:00pm
No physical or blood test is required.
There is no waiting period.
The license expires after 60 days.
There is a $50.00 fee for the application.
A certified Certificate of Marriage can be obtained from the Register of Deeds for a $10.00 fee.
The marriage may occur in any county in the state.
The ceremony must be performed by a Magistrate in the Court System or by an ordained minister; the minister does not have to be local.
The bride and groom will need to provide the following information:
Parents’ names and current address
State of parents’ births
If previously married, the date that the last marriage ended
The bride and groom will also be required to show identification depending on age:
Under age 18: The signature of parent with legal guardianship
Age 18 to 21: A certified birth certificate, social security card and drivers license
Over age 21: A driver’s license and social security card
