North Carolina Birth Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
The Application for a copy of a North Carolina Birth Certificate is used to order a certified copy of a birth certificate from the North Carolina Office of Vital Records (NCDHHS).
Who can use this form
- The person named on the certificate, if 18 or older
- A parent, stepparent, current spouse, child, stepchild, sibling, grandparent or grandchild (with proof of relationship)
- A legal guardian or custodian with a certified court order
- An attorney, social worker or agent under power of attorney, with documentation
- Another person with proof of tangible interest or legal need
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application (one per certificate)
- A legible photocopy of one primary photo ID, or two secondary IDs
- Proof of relationship, if you are not a parent or the child named
- The fee by check or money order (our page says payable to VitalChek)
Where to send it
- Mail to
- North Carolina Vital Records Attn: VC Certificate Orders 1903 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
- State fee
- $24 for the first certified copy, $15 for each additional copy
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page