North Carolina Vital Records

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.