Living Here | Wedding information in the Carolinas

Weddings in N.C.

Where to go | Marriage licenses are issued at the County Register of Deeds, 75 Courthouse Drive, Building I, Bolivia, N.C.; 910-253-2690 or 877-625-9310 toll free.

What to know | The fee is $60 cash, certified check or money order.

Both bride and groom must apply in person with a valid driver’s license, certified birth certificate, passport, military identity card or state issued identity card. The party can be married anywhere in North Carolina for a period of 60 days after issuance and the license must be returned to Brunswick County within 10 days after the marriage celebration by the person performing the marriage.

Other stipulations | The minimum age for obtaining a marriage license is 18. If a party has been divorced, he or she needs to know the date of final divorce decree.

Weddings in S.C.

Where to go | Marriage licenses are issued at the following:

What to know | There is a 24-hour waiting period, and the license fee for county residents is $50, South Carolina state resident is $75, out-of-state residents and others $100. For an additional $50, a judge can perform the ceremony when you pick up the license.

Other stipulations | The minimum age for obtaining a marriage license is 16. Those younger than 18 need a certified copy of their birth certificate and a notarized statement of parental or legal custodian consent. People over 18 but less than 25 need a valid driver’s license, voter registration card, military identification card, birth certificate or passport, and Social Security number. No proof of age is required of an applicant 25 years of age or older.

This story was originally published September 26, 2014 at 9:28 AM with the headline "Living Here | Wedding information in the Carolinas."