Yadkin County Marriage Records

Yadkin County marriage records are held by the Register of Deeds in Yadkinville, North Carolina. The office keeps marriage records from 1850 and birth and death records from 1913. Yadkinville serves as the county seat of Yadkin County, a Piedmont Foothills county in the northwest part of the state. This page explains how to find Yadkin County marriage records, apply for a license, and request certified copies from the Register of Deeds on South State Street.

Yadkin County Register of Deeds

The Yadkin County Register of Deeds is located at 101 S. State Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The phone number is (336) 679-8831. Staff handle marriage licenses, vital records, and certified copy requests for Yadkin County. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Department information is available at yadkincountync.gov.

Yadkin County was formed in 1850 from Surry County. It was named for the Yadkin River, which flows through the county. Yadkinville serves as the county seat and is located in the northwest Piedmont region of North Carolina. Marriage records at the Register of Deeds date from 1850. The county is known for its vineyards and wine production in the Yadkin Valley wine region. Additional county information is available at yadkinville.org.

Yadkin County Marriage License Application

Both applicants must appear in person at the Register of Deeds in Yadkinville to apply for a marriage license in Yadkin County. The office is at 101 S. State Street. Each person must bring valid government-issued photo identification. You also need your Social Security number, date of birth, and information about any prior marriages.

Under N.C.G.S. 51-16, applicants with a prior marriage must provide documentation showing how it ended. A certified divorce decree or death certificate is acceptable. The license fee is $60, paid at the time of application. The license is valid for 60 days anywhere in North Carolina under N.C.G.S. 51-6.

After the wedding, the officiant must complete and return the license to the Yadkin County Register of Deeds for recording. Certified copies may be ordered after the record is filed with the county office.

Yadkin County Marriage Records Copies

Certified copies of Yadkin County marriage records are available from the Register of Deeds at 101 S. State Street in Yadkinville. Visit in person during business hours. Bring valid photo ID and the names of both parties along with the approximate year of the marriage. Staff will search the records and provide copies during your visit.

Mail requests are accepted as well. Write to the Yadkin County Register of Deeds, 101 S. State Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Include the full names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, a return address, and a money order for the appropriate fee. Do not mail cash. Enclose 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 issued only to the parties to the marriage and certain qualified individuals. Call (336) 679-8831 before submitting a request if you have questions about your eligibility.

Search Yadkin County Marriage Records Online

The Yadkin County Register of Deeds website at yadkincountync.gov provides information about county records and access options. Check the site for current details on what is available online and how to submit copy requests. The website is a practical starting point before calling or visiting the Yadkinville office.

North Carolina Vital Records in Raleigh maintains statewide records from 1962 to the present. Visit vitalrecords.nc.gov for instructions on ordering state-level records. For Yadkin County marriages from 1850 through 1961, the Register of Deeds in Yadkinville is the primary official source. The state archives at archives.ncdcr.gov may hold early materials from the county useful for genealogical research.

Historical Marriage Records in Yadkin County

Yadkin County was created in 1850, and the Register of Deeds holds marriage records from that year forward. More than 175 years of family history in the Piedmont Foothills and Yadkin Valley is documented in these records. Older documents may be in original paper form and require additional time to locate.

The North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh holds historical records from many counties. Researchers working on nineteenth-century Yadkin County families should check both the county office in Yadkinville and the archives at archives.ncdcr.gov. Third-party genealogy platforms may index some records and can help with initial searches. Certified copies must always come from the official county or state source.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Yadkin County. If you are not sure which county holds the marriage record you need, check where the ceremony took place or where the license was issued.