NORTH CAROLINA VITAL RECORDS
North Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of North Carolina birth certificates, North Carolina death certificates, North Carolina marriage records and North Carolina divorce records for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina. You may order copies of North Carolina vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
Recent Events: North Carolina Vital Records cannot process requests for recent events. Certificates for recent events will not be available for ordering until 90 days after the event date.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
NORTH CAROLINA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
North Carolina Vital Records issues certified copies of North Carolina birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification purposes and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Certified copies of North Carolina birth certificates are issued to the following:
- A person requesting a copy of his or her own birth certificate or that of the person's spouse, sibling, mother, father, stepparent, stepchild, direct and ancestor descendant;
- A person seeking information for a legal determination of personal or property rights; or
- An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative of a person described in (1) or (2) above.
If you are not qualified to receive a certified copy, you will receive a non-certified copy (with the exception of birth certificates for adopted persons).
Visit
NORTH CAROLINA VITAL RECORDS site
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 919.829.1359.
Birth Certificate Fax Application Birth Uncertified Fax Application Death Certificate Fax Application Death Uncertified Fax Application Marriage Certificate Fax Application Marriage Uncertified Fax Application Divorce Certificate Fax Application Divorce Uncertified Fax Application Order By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 800.669.8310. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.