Greene County Marriage Records

Greene County marriage records are maintained by the Register of Deeds in Snow Hill, North Carolina. The office issues marriage licenses, records them after the ceremony, and provides certified copies of marriage certificates. An online index of records from 1875 to the present is available for searching. Certified copies cost $10 and can be requested in person or by mail. This guide covers everything you need to find and request Greene County marriage records for legal or personal use.

Greene County Register of Deeds

The Greene County Register of Deeds is at 301 North Greene Street in Snow Hill, NC. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office files deeds, issues marriage licenses, certifies births, deaths, and marriages, and records notary commissions. Staff can search records by name and provide certified copies of documents filed with the office. The Register also accepts E-Recordings for deeds and other instruments. Visit the county website at greenecountync.gov for current information.

The Greene County Register of Deeds provides an online index of records from 1875 to the present. This index allows researchers to search by name and find indexed entries for marriage records and other documents without coming to the office. The online search tool is especially useful for genealogists and anyone who needs to confirm that a specific record exists before requesting a certified copy. Records before 1875 may only be available in person or through the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh.

Search Greene County Marriage Records Online

The Greene County Register of Deeds provides an online index covering records from 1875 to the present. This is one of the longer-running online indexes available from a North Carolina county office and makes it possible to search a wide range of historical marriage records from home. The index is searchable by name and can help confirm whether a specific marriage record exists in the county holdings before you submit a copy request.

Keep in mind that the online index shows indexed entries but does not provide certified copies. For a certified copy of a Greene County marriage record, you must submit a request to the office in person or by mail. The index is a research and verification tool. Use it to locate the record first, then follow up with a formal copy request if you need the certified document for legal purposes.

North Carolina Vital Records in Raleigh holds statewide marriage records from 1962 onward. For Greene County marriages before 1962, the county Register of Deeds is the primary official source. The state office at vitalrecords.nc.gov handles requests within its date range. For anything earlier, contact the Greene County office directly.

Greene County Marriage License Information

To get married in Greene County, both parties must apply in person at the Register of Deeds office on North Greene Street in Snow Hill. Under NCGS 51-8, both applicants must be present together. Each person needs a valid government-issued photo ID, a Social Security number, and their date of birth. Prior marriages must be documented under NCGS 51-16, with a certified divorce decree or death certificate showing how the prior marriage ended.

The license is typically issued the same day and is valid for 60 days anywhere in North Carolina under NCGS 51-6. The ceremony must take place within that window. After the ceremony, the officiant completes the license and returns it to the Greene County Register of Deeds. The office records it and can then issue certified copies. Certified copies cost $10 per copy and can be obtained in person or by mail.

Requesting Greene County Marriage Records by Mail

Mail requests for certified copies of Greene County marriage records are accepted at the Register of Deeds office. Send a written request to the Greene County Register of Deeds, PO Box 86, Snow Hill, NC 28580. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate date of the marriage, your contact information, and a money order made payable to the Greene County Register of Deeds for the copy fee. In-person cash payments are also accepted. Do not send cash by mail.

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the office can mail the certified copies back to you. NCGS 130A-93 governs who may receive certified copies of vital records in North Carolina. The parties to the marriage and their qualified representatives are among those eligible. If you have questions about eligibility or current fees, contact the Greene County Register of Deeds through the county website at greenecountync.gov before submitting your request.

E-Recording at Greene County Register of Deeds

The Greene County Register of Deeds accepts E-Recordings for deeds and other instruments. E-Recording allows title companies, attorneys, and other professionals to submit documents electronically rather than in person or by mail. This speeds up the recording process and reduces the need for in-person visits for routine document filings. Marriage records are not submitted through E-Recording since the completed license must be returned by the officiant, but the service shows the office's commitment to modern, accessible record management.

For more information about E-Recording in Greene County, visit the county website at greenecountync.gov. The Register of Deeds can provide guidance on approved E-Recording vendors and the process for submitting documents electronically.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Greene County. If you need marriage records from a neighboring area, confirm where the ceremony took place.