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      Information for North Carolina:

        Births and deaths have been registered in North Carolina state government offices only since 1913. Prior to 1913, the state of North Carolina did not use birth records or certificates of any kind. No death records are available at the state government offices prior to 1909.

      County Index:

        Alamance . Alexander . Alleghany . Anson . Ashe . Avery . Beaufort . Bertie . Bladen . Brunswick . Buncombe . Burke . Cabarrus . Caldwell . Camden . Carteret . Caswell . Catawba . Chatham . Cherokee . Chowan . Clay . Cleveland . Columbus . Craven . Cumberland . Currituck . Dare . Davidson . Davie . Duplin . Durham . Edgecombe . Forsyth . Franklin . Gaston . Gates . Graham . Granville . Greene . Guilford . Halifax . Harnett . Haywood . Henderson . Hertford . Hoke . Hyde . Iredell . Jackson . Johnston . Jones . Lee . Lenoir . Lincoln . Macon . Madison . Martin . McDowell . Mecklenburg . Mitchell . Montgomery . Moore . Nash . New Hanover . Northampton . Onslow . Orange . Pamlico . Pasquotank . Pender . Perquimans . Person . Pitt . Polk . Randolph . Richmond . Robeson . Rockingham . Rowan . Rutherford . Sampson . Scotland . Stanly . Stokes . Surry . Swain . Transylvania . Tyrrell . Union . Vance . Wake . Warren . Washington . Watauga . Wayne . Wilkes . Wilson . Yadkin . Yancey
      
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      Randolph County Vital Records 
      Randolph County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 4066
      Asheboro, NC 27204
      (336) 318-6960      		Randolph County Genealogical Society
      P.O. Box 4394
      Asheboro, NC 27204
      Related Links:
      • Randolph County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Randolph County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Richmond County Vital Records 
      Richmond County Register of Deeds
      114 E. Franklin St. #101 
      Rockingham, NC 28379
      (910) 997-8250
      Related Links:
      • Richmond County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Richmond County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Robeson County Vital Records 
      Robeson County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 22
      Lumberton, NC 28358
      (919) 671-3044
      Related Links:
      • Robeson County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Robeson County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Rockingham County Vital Records 
      Rockingham County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 56
      Wentworth, NC 27375
      (336) 342-8820      		Rockingham County Historical Society
      P.O. Box 84
      Wentworth, NC 27375
      Related Links:
      • Rockingham County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Rockingham County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Rowan County Vital Records 
      Rowan County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 2568
      Salisbury, NC 28145
      (704) 638-3102      		Genealogical Society of Rowan County
      P.O. Box 4305
      Salisbury, NC 28145-4305
      Related Links:
      • Rowan County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Rowan County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
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      Rutherford County Vital Records 
      Rutherford County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 551
      Rutherfordton, NC 28139
      (828) 287-6155
      Related Links:
      • Rutherford County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Rutherford County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Sampson County Vital Records 
      Sampson County Register of Deeds
      Courthouse, Rm 107
      Main Street
      Clinton, NC 28328
      (910) 592-8026
      Related Links:
      • Sampson County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Sampson County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Scotland County Vital Records 
      Scotland County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 769
      Laurinburg, NC 28353
      (910) 277-2577
      Email: deedsofscotland@carolina.net
      Related Links:
      • Scotland County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Scotland County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Stanly County Vital Records 
      Stanly County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 97
      Albemarle, NC 28002
      (704) 986-3640
      Related Links:
      • Stanly County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Stanly County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Stokes County Vital Records 
      Stokes County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 67
      Danbury, NC 27016
      (336) 593-2414      		Rockingham-Stokes Counties Genealogical Society
      P.O. Box 152
      Mayodan, NC 27027
      Related Links:
      • Stokes County Official web site
      • Stokes County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Stokes County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Surry County Vital Records 
      Surry County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 303
      Dobson, NC 27017
      (336) 401-8150
      Related Links:
      • Surry County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Surry County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Swain County Vital Records 
      Swain County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 1183
      Bryson City, NC 28713
      (828) 488-9273
      Related Links:
      • Swain County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Swain County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      • Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society
      Transylvania County Vital Records 
      Transylvania County Register of Deeds
      12 East Main Street
      Brevard, NC 28712
      (828) 884-3162
      Email: registervle@citcom.net
      Related Links:
      • Transylvania County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Transylvania County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      • Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society
      Tyrrell County Vital Records 
      Tyrrell County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 449
      Columbia, NC 27925
      (252) 796-2901
      Email: tyrellcorod@beachlink.com
      Related Links:
      • Tyrrell County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Tyrrell County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      • Death Record Index for Tyrrell County
      Union County Vital Records 
      Union County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 248
      Monroe, NC 28111
      (704) 283-3794
      Related Links:
      • Union County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Union County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Vance County Vital Records 
      Vance County Register of Deeds
      122 Young St
      Courthouse
      Henderson, NC 27536-2017
      (252) 438-4155
      Related Links:
      • Vance County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Vance County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Wake County Vital Records
      Wake County Register of Deeds
      One Bank of America Plaza
      Suite 300 - Floor 3
      412 Fayetteville St
      Raleigh, NC 27601
      (919) 856-5218      		Wake County Genealogical Society
      P.O. Box 17713
      Raleigh, NC 27619-7713
      Mailing Address:
      P. O. Box 1897
      Raleigh, N.C. 27602
      RecordCostDates OrderingNotes
      Birth$10.00since 1913Search OnlineMail Order
      Death$10.00since 1913Search OnlineMail Order
      Marriage$10.00Search Online
      Related Links:
      • Wake County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Wake County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Warren County Vital Records 
      Warren County Register of Deeds
      109 Main Street
      P.O. Box 506
      Warrenton, NC 27589
      (252) 257-3265
      Not adequately staffed to fax or research records; however; the public is welcome to visit the office and research records, which are public information.
      • Birth and Death records on file beginning 1914.
      • Marriage records since 1867.
      • Real Estate records on file since the 1700's.
      Related Links:
      • Warren County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Warren County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Washington County Vital Records
      Washington County Register of Deeds
      120 Adam's Street
      P.O. Box 1007
      Plymouth, NC 27962
      (252) 793-2325
      Email: deeds@washingtongov.com
      Certified copies of vital records are issued only to the applicant or immediate family members. You may apply in person or by writing to our office.
      RecordCostDates OrderingNotes
      Birth & Death$10.00 certified
      $0.25 uncertified copies      		Records were started in 1913; however, they have some births in the late 1800s and early 1900sSearch Online
      Marriage$10.00 certified
      $0.25 uncertified copies      		Records go back to 1851. The actual licenses on file beginning 1881Search Online
      Birth - wallet sized$11.00Search Online
      Landfrom 1799
      Related Links:
      • Washington County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Washington County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Watauga County Vital Records 
      Watauga County Register of Deeds
      842 West King Street, Ste 9
      Boone, NC 28607
      (828) 265-8052
      Email: watco-rod@boone.net
      Related Links:
      • Watauga County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Watauga County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Wayne County Vital Records
      Wayne County Register of Deeds
      224-226 E. Walnut St.
      Goldsboro, NC 27533
      (919) 731-1449
      RecordCostDates OrderingNotes
      Birth$10.00Search OnlineMail Order
      Death$10.00Search OnlineMail Order
      Marriage$10.00Search Online
      Related Links:
      • Wayne County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Wayne County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Wilkes County Vital Records
      Wilkes County Register of Deeds
      500 Court House Drive, Suite 1000
      Wilkesboro, NC 28697
      (336) 651-7351
      Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
      RecordCostDates OrderingNotes
      Birth$10.00 certified
      $0.50 uncertified      		since 1914Search Online
      Death$10.00 certified
      $0.50 uncertified      		since 1914Search Online
      Marriage$10.00 certified
      $0.50 uncertified      		since 1872Search Online
      Related Links:
      • Wilkes County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Wilkes County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Wilson County Vital Records 
      Wilson County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 1728
      Wilson, NC 27694
      (252) 399-2935
      Related Links:
      • Wilson County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Wilson County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Yadkin County Vital Records 
      Yadkin County Register of Deeds
      P.O. Box 211
      Yadkinville, NC 27055
      (336) 679-4225
      Related Links:
      • Yadkin County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Yadkin County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      Yancey County Vital Records 
      Yancey County Register of Deeds
      Courthouse, Rm 4
      Burnsville, NC 28714
      (828) 682-2174
      Related Links:
      • Yancey County USGenWeb
        genealogical resources
      • USGenWeb Archives Yancey County
        free transcriptions of vital records, deeds, censuses, obituaries & other public records
      • Yancey County Marriage List 1850-1920
      • Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society
       
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