Amends GS 51-2 to eliminate the existing exceptions for persons to marry under the age of 18, thereby making the legal age to marry (18) absolute. Makes conforming changes to GS 51-3, GS 51-16 and GS 51-17, relating to unlawful marriages and marriage licenses. Makes conforming repeals of GS 51-2.1 (concerning marriage of certain underage parties) and GS 51-2.2 (defining parent as the term relates to annulment of unlawful underage marriages). Applies to marriages solemnized on or after October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Filed: 51-2, 51-2.1, 51-2.2, 51-3, 51-16, 51-17
Edition 1: 51-2, 51-2.1, 51-2.2, 51-3, 51-16, 51-17