Registers of Deeds

For Local Registers of Deeds

Processing Guidelines

• Birth Amendment Guidelines (44 KB PDF)
• Birth Amendment Proof List (37 KB PDF)
• Legitimation Guidelines (63 KB PDF)
• Delayed Birth Processing Tips (79 KB PDF)
• Verification Services (61 KB PDF)
• Birth/Death Correction Guidelines (168 KB PDF)

VRAS Processing Instructions

• Birth Abstract (75 KB PDF)
• Delayed Birth Registration (79 KB PDF)
• Legal Amendment (103 KB PDF)
• Legitimation (118 KB PDF)
• Help Desk Info (13 KB PDF)

N.C. Vital Records PDF Forms

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• Legitimation Affidavit (263 KB PDF)
• Birth Certificate Amendment Application (444 KB PDF)
• Death Certificate Amendment Application (476 KB PDF)
• Delayed Certificate of Birth (232 KB PDF)
• Verification Form (125 KB PDF)

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Who's Who at N.C. Vital Records

• Who's Who at N.C. Vital Records? (29 KB PDF)

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