FAQs • Who may obtain a certified copy of a death certificat

Who may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate?: Only the current spouse, brother/sister, child/step-child or grandchild, parent/step-parent or grandparent, authorized agent, attorney or legal representative is authorized to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate. The appropriate form must be completed.

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Register of Deeds - Death & Birth Certificates

1. How do I obtain a certified copy of a death certificate?: You must either come in person, or submit a written request. The written request must include name of deceased, date of death, place of death, date of birth, age at time of death and race. You must sign your request and give an address where we are to mail the certified copy. The fee for the certified copy must accompany your written request. The request is filled the day we receive it and it goes out in the next business day's mail.

2. How do I obtain a certified copy of my birth certificate?: You must either come in person to our office with picture identification, or submit a written request. The written request must include full name at birth, date of birth and both parents' names. You must sign your request and give an address where we are to mail the certified copy. The fee for the certified copy must accompany your written request. The request is filled the day we receive it and it goes out in the next business day's mail.

3. What is the cost of a copy of a birth certificate?: The cost is $10 for each certified copy, 25 cents for each uncertified copy, and $1 for each uncertified copy by mail.

4. What is the cost of a copy of a death certificate?: The cost is $10 for each certified copy, 25 cents for each uncertified copy and $1 for an uncertified copy by mail.

5. Who may obtain a certified copy of a death certificate?: Only the current spouse, brother/sister, child/step-child or grandchild, parent/step-parent or grandparent, authorized agent, attorney or legal representative is authorized to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate. The appropriate form must be completed.

6. Who may obtain a certified copy of my birth certificate?: Only your current spouse, brother/sister, child/step-child or grandchild, parent/step-parent or grandparent, authorized agent, attorney or legal representative is authorized to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate. The Application for a North Carolina Birth Certificate form completed.