Marriages between persons of the same gender not
valid
Marriages, whether created by common law, contracted, or
performed outside of North Carolina, between individuals
of the same gender are not valid in North Carolina.
(North Carolina General Statutes Ann. section 51-1.2)
Requisites of marriage; solemnization
A valid and sufficient marriage is created by the consent
of a male and female person who may lawfully marry, presently
to take each other as husband and wife, freely, seriously
and plainly expressed by each in the presence of the other,
either:
(1) a. In the presence of an ordained minister of any
religious denomination, a minister authorized by a church,
or a magistrate; and
b. With the consequent declaration by the minister or
magistrate that the persons are husband and wife; or
(2) In accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized
by any religious denomination, or federally or State recognized
Indian Nation or Tribe.
Marriages solemnized before March 9, 1909, by ministers
of the gospel licensed, but not ordained, are validated
from their consummation.
(North Carolina General Statutes Ann. section 51-1)
