Where to mail your certificate application in North Carolina
Mail your completed North Carolina certificate application to NC Vital Records, 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903. This office issues certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates registered in the state. $24 for the first copy of any certificate, $15 for each additional copy. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
Certificate applications — birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates
NC Vital Records 1903 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1903
Use this address for birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates for events registered in North Carolina.
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Key facts
- North Carolina's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths, marriages) registered in North Carolina — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
- $24 for the first copy of any certificate, $15 for each additional copy.
- Business or certified check, or money order, payable to "NC Vital Records."
- A copy of a valid photo ID and a signed application are required for every request.
- Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
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How to send your letter
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Confirm the event was registered in North Carolina
Certificates come from the state where the birth, death, or marriage was registered. If the event happened in North Carolina, NC Vital Records is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.
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Fill out and sign the application
Download the current application from North Carolina's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. A copy of a valid photo ID and a signed application are required for every request. Include your payment: Business or certified check, or money order, payable to "NC Vital Records."
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Address the envelope to the vital records office
Mail it to NC Vital Records, 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you.
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Common questions
Where do I mail my birth certificate application in North Carolina?
Mail it to NC Vital Records, 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903. $24 for the first copy of any certificate, $15 for each additional copy.
Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?
Yes. North Carolina accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to NC Vital Records. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.
What do I need to include when I mail my application?
Include the completed and signed application form, a copy of a valid photo ID and a signed application are required for every request., and payment: Business or certified check, or money order, payable to "NC Vital Records."
How long does a mailed certificate take?
Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.
Does this office handle all North Carolina marriage certificates?
Only covers marriages from 1962 forward — earlier marriages are on file with the county Register of Deeds instead.
Can PostPal mail my North Carolina vital records application for me?
Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to NC Vital Records the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.
Sources
Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.