Order Certifi cate
A certifi cate search costs $24 and includes one copy if the certifi cate is located. The search covers a three year
period. Requests are processed in the order received and can take up to fi ve weeks plus the mail delivery time.
The search fee is required to process a request and is non-refundable even if a record cannot be located.
Record Changes
Complete this section only if you are making a request to change information on the birth certifi cate. The $15
processing fee to review your request is non-refundable. In-person assistance for this service is by appointment
only. Please call (919) 792-5986 to schedule an appointment. If your request involves more than one birth
record, the $15 processing fee applies to each individual’s birth record that requires change(s).
Faster Service
To receive expedited service you MUST write “Expedite” on the outside of the envelope. Expedited requests
will be processed within 10 business days. This does not include the additional day(s) for shipping. This is a
non-refundable fee.
Identifi cation Requirement
Due to identity theft and other fraudulent use of vital records, ID of the person requesting a certifi cate is
REQUIRED. Requests that do not include ID will be returned. You MUST include a legible photocopy of
one of the photo IDs listed below with your request:
Current state-issued driver’s license (address must match requestor’s address on application)
Current state-issued non-driver photo ID card (address must match requestor’s address on application)
Current Passport or Visa (must include photo)
Current U.S. military ID
Current Department of Corrections photo ID card dated within the last year
Current state or U.S. government agency photo ID card (for persons requesting certifi cates as part of that
agency’s business)
Current student ID card with copy of transcript
If you do not have one of the IDs listed above, you must provide legible photocopies of TWO of the following
(must be two DIFFERENT forms of ID):
Temporary driver’s license
Current utility bill with current address
Car registration or title with current address
Bank statement with current address
Pay stub with current address
Income tax return/W-2 form showing current address
Letter from government agency dated within the last six months and showing current address
State-issued concealed weapon permit showing current address
If you are unable to meet our ID requirements, a family member or other person
who is entitled to obtain the certifi cate, and who can meet the ID requirements, may request it.
A list of persons entitled to obtain certifi cates is located on our website at
DHHS-VR-B (Revised 11/2016)
N.C. Vital Records (Review 11/2019)