Can I obtain a copy of my Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate from your office?

Copies of all vital records (births, deaths, and marriages) that occur in Craven County are available from the Register of Deeds Office. In order to receive a certified copy, you must be a member of the immediate family of the person whose record you wish to obtain. "Immediate family" is defined as spouse, child/stepchild, sister/brother, mother/father/stepparent, grandchild/great grandchild, or grandparent/great grandparent. If requesting copies by mail, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. A photo copy of state issued I.D. or driver's license of the person applying for the birth certificate copy must accompany the request.


If your marriage took place in Craven County prior to October 1, 2001, you may request a copy by mail or in person. On or after October 1, 2001, contact the county in which the licensed was issued. Copies are available ten days after the wedding ceremony, provided that the person who officiated at the ceremony has returned the license. To process the request, you must provide the name of both parties (including maiden name) and the date of the marriage. A certified copy of a marriage license is $10. If requesting by mail, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. A photo copy of state issued I.D. or driver's license of the person applying for the marriage license copy must accompany the request.


The cost of all certified copies of vital records is $10 per copy, or $0.25 per uncertified copy.


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Vital Records may be purchased with credit/debit card online through Get Certificate Now which is a 3rd party vendor. The vendor will charge a convenience fee of $3.50 for a total of $13.50 per certified copy.

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1. Can anyone access the information contained in the Register of Deeds Office?
2. Can I obtain a copy of my Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate from your office?
3. How do I obtain a copy of my deed?
4. How can my business become a participant in the Thank A Vet Program?
5. Can the Register of Deeds tell me who owns property at a specific address?
6. What steps do I take to get married?
7. How long will online Marriage License submissions be available?
8. Once I have obtained a marriage license, to whom do I speak about arranging a civil ceremony?
9. Will a Certified Copy of my marriage license be automatically mailed to us after we get married?
10. How do I file separation papers?
11. How do I obtain a copy of my divorce?
12. Does the Register of Deeds provide assistance with genealogy research?
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14. How do I obtain a copy of my discharge papers (DD214)?