State Resources — North Carolina

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 Vital Records

State office has had birth records since October 1913, marriage records since January 1962, divorce records since January 1958, and death records since January 1, 1946. Death records from 1913 through 1945 are available from NC State Archives, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807. 

Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

	On the Internet: North Carolina Vital Records.
	Call (919) 733-3526 for information on record lookup fees.
	Write to: NC Vital Records 1903 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1903
	Notes: • For county marriage records, contact the Registrar of Deeds in the county where the license was issued. Cost will vary. • For divorce records, you can also contact the Clerk of Superior Court in the court where the divorce was granted. Cost will vary.

 State Archives and Libraries

They currently have census records, will and estate records, court and tax records, maps, photos, newspapers, manuscripts, military records, and Bible records.

Write to: North Carolina State Archives Public Services Branch 4614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4614 Telephone: (919) 733-3952 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-5:00, closed Sunday and all state holidays.

 Local Genealogical Societies

	Write to: Federation of NC Historical Societies 4610 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4610
	Publications: North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, NCGS News