51-19. Penalty for failure to record.
Any register of deeds who fails to record, in the manner above prescribed, the substance of any marriage license issued by him, or who fails to record, in the manner above prescribed, the substance of any return made thereon, within 10 days after such return made, shall forfeit and pay two hundred dollars ($200.00) to any person who sues for the same. (1871-2, c. 193, s. 10; Code, s. 1819; Rev., s. 2092; C.S., s. 2505.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - Marriage Licenses.
§ 51-6 - Solemnization without license unlawful.
§ 51-7 - Penalty for solemnizing without license.
§ 51-8 - License issued by register of deeds.
§ 51-8.2 - Issuance of marriage license when applicant is unable to appear.
§ 51-15 - Obtaining license by false representation misdemeanor.
§ 51-16.1 - Form of license for Address Confidentiality Program participant.
§ 51-17 - Penalty for issuing license unlawfully.
§ 51-18 - Record of licenses and returns; originals filed.