The following records are maintained by our office: Birth, Marriage, Death, and Delayed Births.

 All information on this site is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind on lost or damaged packages. Under no circumstances shall we have any liability to you for loss or damages incurred by Fed Ex, UPS or United States Postal Service.

Online Request Forms:

 Express mail 1-2 day and Priority mail 1-3 day delivery options with a tracking number for a additional fees. Choosing this option will ensure you receive your certified copies in a more timely manner. This option is only available in the continental United States.

Click here to submit an online request for a Certified Birth or Death Certificate. 

Certified copies are $10.00 each and uncertified copies are $.25 each.

The only persons by law that may request a certified copy of a vital record are:

• Yourself
• Your spouse
• Your mother/father
• Your brother/sister
• Your child
• Your grandparents
• A person seeking information for legal determination of personal or property rights (proof required)
• An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative of the person named on the vital record

  Effective January 1, 2026, individuals who were born in Dare County and subsequently adopted may obtain their birth certificate directly from the Dare County Register of Deeds Office. There is no longer a need to travel to Raleigh for this service.

NOTE: UNCERTIFIED COPIES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

If you have any other questions, please contact the Register of Deeds Office at 252.475.5970