In order to obtain a certified copy of a vital record, you may either come into our office at 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, N.C. or obtain a copy by mail. Send your information with check or money order in the correct amount to:
REGISTER OF DEEDS
VITAL RECORDS SECTION
P.O. BOX 2039
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28302-2039
(910)678-7797
Fax: (910) 678-7768
Fees for certified copies are $10.00 each and uncertified copies are $.25 each. Your request will be processed within three working days upon receipt.
NOTE: YOUR REQUEST WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A SIGNATURE; THEREFORE, WE CANNOT ACCEPT REQUESTS BY E-MAIL.
Under North Carolina Law (G.S. 130A-26A), it is a felony violation to fraudulently request a certified copy of a vital record or obtain, possess, sell, furnish, use, or attempt to use for any purpose of deception a North Carolina birth certificate.
North Carolina General Statute 130A-93© specifies who is entitled to obtain a certified copy as follows:
• Yourself
• Current Spouse
• Brother/Sister
• Child
• Parent
• Grandparent
• Authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative
Please include the following information with your request, along with your signature:
• Full Name on Certificate
• Date of Birth
• Mother's Full Maiden Name
• Father's Full Name
• Your Relationship to the Person whose Certificate is Requested
• Your Signature
• Full Name of Deceased
• Date of Death
• Place of Death (City or County)
• Date of Birth
• Relationship to the Person whose Certificate is Requested
• Your Signature
• Full Name of Groom
• Full Maiden Name of Bride
• Date of Marriage
• Place Where License was Issued (City or County)
• Your Relationship to the Person whose Certificate is Requested
• Your Signature
Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Contact information is listed under the General Information section.
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