51-8.2. Issuance of marriage license when applicant is unable to appear.
If an applicant for a marriage license is over 18 years of age and is unable to appear in person at the register of deeds' office, the other party to the planned marriage must appear in person on behalf of the applicant and submit a sworn and notarized affidavit in lieu of the absent applicant's personal appearance.
The affidavit shall be in the following or some equivalent form:
(2001-62, s. 9.)
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.