To obtain a certified copy of a vital record:
- Apply in person at 500 North Main Street, Suite 239, Monroe, NC (Union County Government Center, 2nd Floor). A valid State ID or driver’s license from DMV, military ID or current passport is required. Fees for certified copies are $10.00 each and uncertified copies are $.25 each. We accept money orders or cash only.
- By mail certified copies are $10.00 each, uncertified copies are $1.00 each. Your request will be processed as soon as possible upon receipt. You may send in your request with money order in the correct amount payable to:
Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 248
Monroe, NC 28111-0248
Please choose from the following forms:
Note: Your request will not be processed without an original signature and payment; therefore we cannot accept requests by e-mail or fax.
Under North Carolina law (G.S. 130A-26A), it is a felony violation to fraudulently request a certified copy of a vital record or obtain, possess, sell, furnish, use, or attempt to use for any purpose of deception a North Carolina vital record.
North Carolina General Statute 130A-93 specifies who is entitled to obtain a certified copy as follows:
- Yourself
- Spouse
- Brother/Sister
- Child/Step-child
- Parent/Step-parent
- Grandparent/grandchild
- Authorized agent, attorney or legal representative (proof required).