Marriage records in Davidson County, North Carolina, are available through several channels. DavidsonNCCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information. You can also contact the Davidson County Register of Deeds directly, visit the office in person, or submit a request by mail. The North Carolina Vital Records office is an additional source for marriage certificates recorded at the state level.
Davidson County Marriage Records Search
In North Carolina, the Register of Deeds is the county office responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining marriage records. The Davidson County Register of Deeds keeps records of all marriage licenses issued in the county, returned marriage certificates, and historical marriage records dating back to the county's earliest filings. The collection includes both the license application and the completed certificate returned by the officiant after the ceremony.
You can search for marriage-related public records or contact the Davidson County Courthouse for direction to the appropriate office. For birth, death, marriage, and other vital records inquiries, the Register of Deeds is the primary local contact.
Davidson County Register of Deeds
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Davidson County
Fees for marriage record copies in Davidson County follow the schedule set by North Carolina General Statutes (N.C.G.S. § 161-10). The table below reflects standard fees charged by the Register of Deeds:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $10.00 |
| Each additional copy (same record, same order) | $10.00 |
| Search fee (if no record is found) | $10.00 |
Fees are established under North Carolina statute and apply uniformly across county Register of Deeds offices. Payment methods accepted typically include cash, check, or money order made payable to the Davidson County Register of Deeds. Confirm accepted payment methods with the office before visiting or mailing a request.
Processing for in-person requests is generally same-day. Mail requests may take one to two weeks depending on volume.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Davidson County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Davidson County:
Online
The North Carolina Vital Records office accepts online orders for marriage certificates for events recorded at the state level. State-level marriage records are available for marriages that occurred from 1962 to the present. Orders placed through the state portal may include additional processing and shipping fees. You can also use DavidsonNCCourt.us to locate online access points for Davidson County marriage record information.
In Person
Visit the Davidson County Register of Deeds during regular business hours:
Walk-ins are accepted. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You will need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Approximate date of marriage
- Payment for the applicable fee
By Mail
Send your request to the Davidson County Register of Deeds at the address above. Include the following with your mailed request:
- A written request specifying the full names of both spouses and the approximate date of the marriage
- A copy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for $10.00 per copy, payable to the Davidson County Register of Deeds
- A self-addressed stamped envelope for return delivery
For marriages that occurred in other North Carolina counties, you will need to contact the Register of Deeds in the county where the license was issued, or order from the state Vital Records office for events from 1962 forward.
If you are unsure which office holds the record you need, the North Carolina Judicial Branch provides guidance on locating records across county offices.