Tyrrell County Marriage Records
Tyrrell County marriage records are maintained by the Register of Deeds in Columbia, North Carolina. Gene P. Reynolds serves as Register of Deeds, an elected position with a four-year term. The office issues birth, death, and marriage certificates as well as marriage licenses. You can search records online through the county's web portal. This page covers how to find Tyrrell County marriage records, how to apply for a license, and how to request certified copies from the Register of Deeds.
Tyrrell County Quick Facts
Tyrrell County Register of Deeds
The Tyrrell County Register of Deeds is located at 403 Main Street, PO Box 449, Columbia, NC 27925. The phone number is (252) 796-2901. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Gene P. Reynolds holds the elected Register of Deeds position for a four-year term. The office is responsible for marriage licenses, birth certificates, death records, and other vital documents for Tyrrell County.
Tyrrell County is one of the smallest counties in North Carolina by population. It is located in the Albemarle Sound region of the Inner Coastal Plain. Columbia is the county seat and the county's only incorporated town. The Register of Deeds office handles all vital records for the county from this single location on Main Street. Call (252) 796-2901 or visit tyrrellcountync.gov for current online access information.
| Office |
Tyrrell County Register of Deeds 403 Main Street, PO Box 449 Columbia, NC 27925 Phone: (252) 796-2901 |
|---|---|
| Register | Gene P. Reynolds (elected, 4-year term) |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Records | tyrrellcountync.gov |
| License Fee | $60 (paid in person) |
Tyrrell County Marriage License Application
Both applicants must come to the Register of Deeds office together to apply for a marriage license in Tyrrell County. The office is located at 403 Main Street in Columbia. Walk-in applicants are welcome during regular business hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The license fee is $60, payable at the time of application.
Each applicant must bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You will also need to provide your Social Security number, date of birth, and information about any prior marriages. Under N.C.G.S. 51-16, applicants with a previous marriage must show how it ended. A certified divorce decree or death certificate is required. Once issued, the license is valid for 60 days anywhere in North Carolina under N.C.G.S. 51-6.
After the wedding, the person who performed the ceremony must complete the license and return it to the Tyrrell County Register of Deeds. The office records the marriage and can then issue certified copies to the parties.
Copies of Tyrrell County Marriage Records
Certified copies of Tyrrell County marriage records are available from the Register of Deeds. In-person requests are the fastest option. Visit 403 Main Street in Columbia between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID and the names of both parties, along with the approximate year of marriage. Staff will search the records and assist you during your visit.
Mail requests are also processed by the office. Send a written request to Tyrrell County Register of Deeds, PO Box 449, Columbia, NC 27925. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, a return address, and a money order for the copy fee. Do not send cash. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the office can return your documents.
Under N.C.G.S. 130A-93, certified copies of vital records are only issued to the parties to the marriage and certain qualified individuals. Call (252) 796-2901 with any questions about eligibility before submitting a request.
Search Tyrrell County Records Online
Tyrrell County provides online access to records. Contact the office at (252) 796-2901 or visit tyrrellcountync.gov for the current portal address. The online system is a practical option for initial research and confirming whether a record exists.
North Carolina Vital Records in Raleigh covers statewide marriage records from 1962 forward. Visit vitalrecords.nc.gov for information about ordering state-level records. For Tyrrell County marriages before 1962, the county Register of Deeds is the right source. The state archives at archives.ncdcr.gov also holds older county-level records that may be useful for genealogical research.
Tyrrell County Historical Marriage Records
Tyrrell County was established in 1729, making it one of the oldest counties in North Carolina. The Register of Deeds holds marriage records reaching back many generations. Researchers tracing family lines in the Albemarle Sound region will find this office a key source for historic records. Some early documents may be in original paper form and require additional time to locate.
The North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh has historical records from many early counties, including Tyrrell County. Genealogists should check both the county office and the archives when working on pre-twentieth-century research. The archives are reachable at archives.ncdcr.gov. Third-party indexing sites can help narrow a search but are not sources of official certified copies.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Tyrrell County. If you are not sure which county holds the marriage record you need, check the location where the license was issued or the ceremony took place.