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legally registering all births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages, and divorces which occur in North Carolina. coding vital events for statistical purposes. maintaining vital records. and providing certified or uncertified copies to individuals, researchers, and public health programs. Learn More.
If a person was not born in North Carolina, contact the state vital records office in the state where they were born to get a copy of the birth certificate. See the National Center for Health Statistics: Where to Write for Vital Records .
No, vital records are not free public records. See the Order a Certificate page to place a new order for a regular certificate that does not require changes or amendments. See the Change a Record page to amend or correct a certificate. Order status can be obtained using the status inquiry form.
Vital event information is computerized for health research, and the statistical data produced is used by government and public health officials to address health problems in North Carolina. North Carolina has an active Vital Records Fraud Prevention Program.
NC Vital Records is the only place to get a birth certificate for an adopted child. Note: The NC Secretary of State's office provides apostille services in North Carolina . Also see our FAQs for more details.
Use the birth certificate forms below if you need to obtain a copy of a Birth Certificate with an Affidavit of Paternity already on file. Application for a Copy of a North Carolina Birth Certificate with Affidavit of Paternity.
NC Vital Records: Contact Us. Walk-in (in-person) certificate service is available by appointment only. Please first step through our quick preliminary ordering questions to help route you to appropriate services, processes, and ordering options (including in-person service).
NC Vital Records: Fees and Payment. North Carolina law requires payment before a certificate search or a service can be provided. Fees are not refundable after a search or service has been provided. Certificates are sent first class mail unless otherwise requested and additional fees are applied.
The North Carolina Office of Vital Records is excited to announce that we have gone live statewide with a new Electronic Birth Registration System (EBRS) application as part of the North Carolina Database Application for Vital Events (NCDAVE) system.
NC Vital Records has copies of marriage certificates from 1962-present. Marriage certificates may also be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the marriage took place.