Iredell County Marriage Records

Iredell County marriage records are held by the Register of Deeds, with offices in both Statesville and Mooresville, North Carolina. Renee L. Holland serves as Register of Deeds. Records in Iredell County date back to the 1700s, reflecting the county's long history in the Piedmont region. The Iredell County Public Library also maintains a Marriage Register index covering 1854 to 1964, which is a valuable tool for genealogical research. This page explains how to access Iredell County marriage records at both the county office and through library resources.

Iredell County Register of Deeds

The Iredell County Register of Deeds is led by Renee L. Holland. The office has two locations to serve the county: one in Statesville and one in Mooresville. The main phone number is (704) 872-7468. Both locations handle marriage licenses, vital records, and related documents for Iredell County. Staff can search marriage records by name and date and provide certified copies for legal or personal use.

Iredell County was created in 1788 from Rowan County. The county was named for James Iredell, who served as North Carolina attorney general and later as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The county's records collection reflects its long history, with marriage records extending back to the 1700s. For current office information and services, visit the official page at iredellcountync.gov.

Marriage Licenses in Iredell County

Both applicants must come in person to the Register of Deeds to apply for a marriage license in Iredell County. You can visit either the Statesville or Mooresville office. Bring valid government-issued photo identification. The standard North Carolina marriage license fee applies. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue and can be used for a ceremony anywhere in the state.

After the ceremony, the officiant completes and returns the license to the Iredell County Register of Deeds. The office records the marriage, and certified copies can then be requested. Call (704) 872-7468 to confirm which location is more convenient for your needs and to ask about current hours and any appointment requirements.

Iredell County Library Marriage Record Index

The Iredell County Public Library maintains a Marriage Register index covering the years 1854 to 1964. This index is a significant resource for genealogical research in Iredell County. Researchers can search for marriages from over a century of records through this library resource. The library index is separate from the Register of Deeds records but complements them well.

You can access information about the library marriage index at iredell.lib.nc.us/459/Marriages. The library can provide guidance on how to search the index and what information it contains. For a record found through the library index, you may then want to request a certified copy from the Register of Deeds office.

The library index covers a span that overlaps with both older county records and the period just before statewide vital records registration became consistent. It fills an important research gap for Iredell County genealogists.

Historical Iredell County Marriage Records

Iredell County has one of the deeper marriage records collections in the North Carolina Piedmont. Records dating to the 1700s reflect the county's creation in 1788 from Rowan County, which was itself one of the early North Carolina counties. Researchers working on colonial-era and early American family history in this region will find Iredell County records particularly useful for tracing marriage history.

The North Carolina State Archives holds additional historical records from Iredell County. For records from the 1700s and early 1800s, the archives at archives.ncdcr.gov may hold marriage bonds, registers, or indexes that supplement county office holdings. Researchers should check both the county Register of Deeds and the State Archives for a complete picture of early Iredell County marriage history.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Iredell County. Marriage records are held in the county where the ceremony took place.