Hoke County Marriage Records

Hoke County marriage records are held by the Register of Deeds in Raeford, North Carolina. The county was established in 1911, so marriage records date from that year. Before 1911, records for this area were held by Cumberland and Robeson Counties, from which Hoke was formed. This page explains how to find Hoke County marriage records, what the county office provides, and how to use state resources for searching vital records in North Carolina.

Hoke County Register of Deeds

The Hoke County Register of Deeds is located at 113 Campus Ave, Raeford, NC 28376. The office can also be reached at 304 N Main St, Raeford. The phone number is (910) 875-2035. The office maintains marriage licenses and certificates from 1911 onward, along with birth records, death records, and real estate documents for Hoke County. Staff can search by name and date and provide copies upon request.

For statewide vital records and marriage record information in North Carolina, the NC Vital Records office handles requests for marriages from 1962 onward. Visit vitalrecords.nc.gov/marriage.htm for details on state-level records. The North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds at ncard.us provides a directory of all county Register of Deeds offices if you need contact information for Hoke County or nearby counties.

Marriage Licenses in Hoke County

Both parties must appear at the Register of Deeds in Raeford to apply for a marriage license. Bring valid government-issued photo identification. The standard North Carolina marriage license fee applies. The license is valid for 60 days from the date issued and can be used for a ceremony anywhere in the state.

After the ceremony, the officiant completes and returns the license to the Hoke County Register of Deeds. The office records the marriage and the certificate becomes the official record. Certified copies can then be requested by either party. Call (910) 875-2035 before visiting to confirm current hours and any appointment requirements.

Hoke County Marriage Records History

Hoke County was created in 1911 from parts of Cumberland and Robeson Counties. The county was named for Confederate General Robert F. Hoke. Because the county is relatively young by North Carolina standards, its marriage records collection begins in 1911. For marriages in this area before 1911, you would need to search Cumberland or Robeson County records.

The North Carolina State Archives holds an index of Hoke County marriage records from 1911 to 1970. This index is a useful tool for researchers working on mid-twentieth century family history in the county. The archives can be accessed at archives.ncdcr.gov. Researchers working on Hoke County genealogy should check both the State Archives index and the county Register of Deeds for the most complete picture.

For records of marriages before 1911 in the geographic area that became Hoke County, the Cumberland County Register of Deeds in Fayetteville and the Robeson County Register of Deeds in Lumberton are the appropriate offices to contact.

North Carolina State Marriage Records Resources

The NC Vital Records office in Raleigh maintains statewide marriage records from 1962 onward. If you need a Hoke County marriage record from 1962 or later, you can request it either from the county Register of Deeds or from the state office. The state office charges a fee for certified copies and handles requests by mail or in person. Visit vitalrecords.nc.gov/marriage.htm for details on what the state system provides.

The North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds maintains a statewide directory at ncard.us. This site helps you locate any county office in North Carolina, confirm contact information, and understand what services each office provides. It is a helpful resource if you are researching marriages across multiple counties.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hoke County. For marriages before 1911 in this area, Cumberland and Robeson County records are your starting point.