When requesting a copy, it is important that accurate and complete information is provided, such as the full legal name and complete dates.This will help locate the record.Īllow 10 days before requesting a copy of a new birth, recent death, or marriage to ensure that the record has been received and processed.Īnyone age 62 and older is entitled to one free certified copy of a birth certificate. We do not accept email or fax requests for copies of records. No ID is needed for the unofficial copy (no seal).Ī record may be requested in person, by mail (US Postal Service) or online. Valid identification is required for the person requesting the certified copy. Authorized Agent, Attorney, Legal Representative (proof required).A person seeking information for legal determination of property rights.The person, Spouse, Parent, Sibling, Child, Stepchild, Step-parent, Grandparent.
The following people are entitled to a certified copy of a Vital Record - Birth, Death, Marriage certificate or Military Discharge The Agent Authorization form available for this situation. An entitled person who cannot request the record, can appoint a family member, authorized agent or legal representative to get it on their behalf. Anyone can get an unofficial copy (no seal) of a record. It is required for a driver’s license, passport, enrollment in school, to apply for Social Security, sports, registration to vote, join the military, prove citizenship, employment, the Real ID or Gold Star ID, or legal and business purposes. The certified copy is the official record with a raised seal. Pursuant to NC law, only certain people are entitled to a certified copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate.
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