North Carolina Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for North Carolina birth records.

North Carolina birth records, like those from around the country, can be veritable cornucopias of useful information. Searching for North Carolina birth records will normally direct you to the North Carolina Vital Records Office, which maintains records that date back to 1913, the year that North Carolina first began to issue birth certificates.

In many states, birth records are completely closed to the public, but in North Carolina, individuals may receive certifications or non-legal copies of most documents. North Carolina law [NCGS 130A-93(c)] determines the specifics behind vital records and who may access them; those with specific questions should consult this legislation.

In general, requests can be made directly in writing to North Carolina Vital Records, but this can often take weeks for results. For those looking for something quicker, you may be able to access the North Carolina birth records you're searching for by checking online through an internet public records finder.

To receive a birth certificate fill out the North Carolina Birth Records Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to: