How to Get Married in Asheville, NC | Courthouse Photographer & Officiant, Marriage license cost

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Step-by-step guide to getting married in Asheville, NC.

Here is the simplest version of how to do it.

1. Getting your marriage license starts with filling out a marriage application, which you can do here.
2. Go to the Buncombe County Register of Deeds, you and your partner to be present.
3. Bring your Photo ID or Passport & Social Security
4. As well as $60 in Cash or Debit/Credit Card
5. Once you get your marriage license, schedule an appointment with an officiant or with a courthouse official.
6. Bring 2 witnesses to your elopement or wedding.

Marriage License Requirements

You’ll need a marriage license, two witnesses, $60, an officiant, and the ceremony.

• That you don’t have to get married at the courthouse, you can hire an officiant to have your ceremony.  
• The marriage license is only valid for 60 days. I would suggest going to an officiant, wedding planner, and/or photographer to plan out your wedding.
• Don’t forget to bring 2 witnesses to your elopement.

Register of Deeds

Ceremony options in Asheville, NC

You’ll need a marriage license, two witnesses, $60, an officiant, and the ceremony.

Once you complete your ceremony, congrats, you’re officially married!!

• That you don’t have to get married at the courthouse, you can hire an officiant to have your ceremony.  
• The marriage license is only valid for 60 days. I would suggest going to an officiant, wedding planner, and/or photographer to plan out your wedding.
• Don’t forget to bring 2 witnesses to your elopement.

After the ceremony, make sure the signed license is filed correctly and request a certified copy if you need one for legal records or name changes.

After your ceremony

After the ceremony, make sure the signed license is filed correctly and request a certified copy if you need one for legal records or name changes.

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