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.

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Death Certified - Expedited
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1930 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Death Uncertified - Expedited
An uncertified copy of a death record that can be used for informational purposes only. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1930 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Marriage Certified - Expedited
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1962 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Marriage Uncertified - Expedited
An uncertified copy of the marriage certificate that can be used for informational purposes only. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1962 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Divorce Certified - Expedited
A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1958 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Birth Uncertified - Expedited
An uncertified birth certificate that can be used for informational purposes only and cannot be used for identification, travel or passport. Uncertified birth certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from October 1, 1913 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Birth Certified - Expedited
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from October 1, 1913 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Divorce Uncertified - Expedited
An uncertified copy of the divorce certificate that can be used for informational purposes only. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of North Carolina from 1958 to present.

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.

First Copy: $39.00    Additional Copies: $15.00

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by North Carolina Vital Records, to securely order certified North Carolina vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by North Carolina Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as North Carolina vital records, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering North Carolina vital records for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.