Apply For A North Charleston Marriage License
We want to apply for a marriage license in North Charleston, South Carolina. Where do we go?
To apply for your marriage license, go to the Marriage License Division of the Charleston County Probate Court and submit an application. You must appear together in person when you go to apply. The office accepts marriage license applications from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is located in the Judicial Center at 100 Broad Street, Suite 469, Charleston, South Carolina. To call the office, you can dial (843) 958-5183. To listen to an informational recording, you can dial (843) 958-5182.
Do we have to be residents of North Charleston to be issued a marriage license?
No, since there are no residency requirements for marriage license applicants in the state of South Carolina.
What are the requirements that we need to meet to be issued a marriage license in North Charleston, South Carolina?
To be issued a marriage license by the Marriage License Division of the Charleston County Probate Court, you must both be single and at least 18 years old. You should bring your social security card to the office when you go to apply. You need to present a valid form of photo I.D. such as a driver’s license. To see a complete list of accepted forms of I.D., you can go to the Marriage License Division page on Charleston County official website: North Charleston Marriage License.
Can we apply for a marriage license in North Charleston if one of us is under 18 years of age?
Yes, but you need to meet certain additional requirements. First of all, you must be at least 16 years of age. You need to have parental consent and present a certified copy of your birth certificate. When you go to the Marriage License Division of the Charleston County Probate Court to apply, your parent or legal guardian needs to appear with and sign a consent form.
Once we are issued a marriage license, where will our marriage license be valid?
Your marriage license will be valid for your marriage ceremony anywhere in the state of South Carolina. The license becomes valid after a 24 hour waiting period and does not expire.
Do we need blood tests to apply for a marriage license in North Charleston, South Carolina?
No, since blood tests are not required in order to apply for a marriage license in North Charleston, South Carolina.
What will our marriage license cost in North Charleston, South Carolina?
The marriage license fee in Charleston County is $70.00 in cash.
Who can perform our marriage ceremony in North Charleston, South Carolina?
You can ask any ordained religious clergy member or officer that administers oaths, such as a judge, to perform your marriage ceremony in North Charleston, South Carolina.
How do we request a copy of our marriage certificate in North Charleston, South Carolina?
After your marriage ceremony, you can request a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Marriage License Division of the Charleston County Probate Court either in person or by mail. There is a $5.00 fee for each copy. You can find a marriage certificate request form online at North Charleston Marriage License.
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