Birth Certificates  

If you would like to request a copy of a birth certificate, please complete the form below:

Vital Records Request Form: Adobe Acrobat Version (PDF)

Once completed, you can either bring the form in to the office at 35 Woodfin St, mail it in to 35 Woodfin St, email it to register@buncombecounty.org, or fax it to 828-250-4333.

What to Bring With You

  • Valid photo ID

Fees

(We accept Visa/MasterCard, cash, personal checks, or money orders payable to Register of Deeds)

Certified copy of a Birth Certificate

  • $10.00/certificate
  • If you are 62 or older, there is NO charge for one (1) Certified Birth Certificate
  • To obtain a certified copy, you must be related to the person whose document you are requesting, unless you are an Authorized Agent, or an Attorney.  This includes spouse, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild, also included are step relationships.

Uncertified copy of a Birth Certificate

  • $0.25/certificate

Adoption Records

All Adoption Records are removed from this office and must be obtained from Vital Records in Raleigh, N. C. http://vitalrecords.dhhs.state.nc.us.

Mailing Address
NC Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC  27603-1903

Physical Address
NC Vital Records
225 N McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC  27603-1382

Phone No.
(919) 733-3526

Amendments / Legitimations

We can amend/legitimize Birth Records for a fee of $35