Order Official North Carolina Vital Records Online.

Order Certified North Carolina Birth and Death Certificates Online.

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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of North Carolina Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • - Current State-Issued Driver's License (address must match requestor's address on application)
  • - Current State-Issued Non-Driver's License (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 certificates as part if that agency's business)
  • Current student ID card with copy if transcript

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 of the following:

  • - 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

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Valid Photo Identification
Spouse Valid Photo Identification
Brother Valid Photo Identification
Sister Valid Photo Identification
Child Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Step-Parent Valid Photo Identification
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification
Authorized Agent Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Spouse Valid Photo Identification
Brother Valid Photo Identification
Sister Valid Photo Identification
Child Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Step-Parent Valid Photo Identification
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification
Authorized Agent Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and Supporting Documents
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