North Carolina Vital Records

Vital Records Online is the most secure website for ordering North Carolina birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates.

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North Carolina Government-Issued Vital Records

Ordering vital records in North Carolina with Vital Records Online is a hassle-free process. Our unmatched experience in online assisted application services will save you time on unnecessary document resubmission at the office. If needed, you will greatly benefit from our unlimited support throughout your application process. We are here to help, by email and telephone.

The North Carolina Department of Public Health sets the requirements for the necessary documentation that you will need in order to obtain your certified vital records. An authorized copy of your vital records is necessary for a variety of purposes. Replace a lost birth certificate, marriage certificate, and death certificate in a few steps with our online forms.

Save unnecessary trips to the North Carolina Department of Vital Records and order a certified copy of your records from the comfort of your home. We take care of the processing and ensure a timely delivery straight to your door.

Click the links below to start your online application:

Official Birth Certificate

North Carolina Birth Certificate

Request a Certified Copy of Live Birth for your baby or child.

Official Marriage Certificate

North Carolina Marriage Certificate

Obtain Marriage records for yourself or a family member.

Official Marriage Certificate

North Carolina Death Certificate

Get an Original Copy of a Death Certificate replacement for a lost record.

Ordering Vital Records in North Carolina

Before starting the process to request a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, it is important to understand that you will have to provide some sensitive information in order to obtain your records. It is also important to know about the requirements, processing times, and other relevant information for the North Carolina government agency. Read below to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions.

  1. Important Information about vital records from North Carolina

    To understand what is needed before you apply for a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, it is good to know some helpful information about the requirements, processing times, and other information from the North Carolina Division Of Public Health.

  2. How long will it take to receive my vital records from North Carolina?

    Currently, you can expect to receive your vital records from the North Carolina Division Of Public Health in 6 to 8 weeks.

  3. What documents are required to order vital records from North Carolina?

    In order to complete the online application, the North Carolina Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use the drivers license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

    North Carolina Birth Certificate Requirements
    North Carolina Marriage Certificate Requirements
    North Carolina Death Certificate Requirements

  4. How much does it cost to get a copy of a vital record from North Carolina?

    Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service whenever you order birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records. The state of North Carolina will charge a $24.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate. Any additional copy to your order will cost $15.00.

  5. Who can request vital records from North Carolina?

    There are limitations to who can request vital records from the North Carolina Division Of Public Health. It depends on if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

  6. How to order birth certificates and other vital records from North Carolina?

    There are two ways to order vital records in North Carolina. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. Saving you time and a trip to the government agency.

    The second option is going, in person, to the public office where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming because of the long lines and paperwork typically associated with the Administration.

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North Carolina Vital Records Office
Business Hours
Monday to Friday 8AM–3PM
Saturday to Sunday - Closed

Vital Records Online Mailing Center
PO Box 13471
Miami, FL 33101

Currently, this location is not open to the public.

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