Rowan County, North Carolina: Vital Records

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Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of North Carolina: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office.

Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.

For your convenience, you can process online requests through a government-approved resource that CityDirectory.us has partnered with to provide you this service: VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.


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The Rowan County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office.

To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder.

Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date.

The Vital Records office in the County of Rowan serves all of the following towns and cities in North Carolina:

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If you need to get a certificate from a different county in North Carolina such as Mecklenburg County, Wake County, Guilford County, Forsyth County, Durham County, then you can follow this link.

Rowan County Vital Statistics

Rowan County, North Carolina, is home to a population of approximately 141,600 residents. In a recent year, the county reported 1,668 births, showcasing the ongoing growth of the community. Alongside this, there were 1,378 deaths, reflecting the natural life cycle in the area. Marriage statistics indicate that 792 marriages took place, while 293 divorces were recorded, providing insight into the various family dynamics residents experience. The average life expectancy in Rowan County stands at 78.5 years, which suggests a generally healthy population. It's also important to note the infant mortality rate, reported at 6.5 per 1,000 live births, which is a critical statistic for understanding the health landscape of new families. For those interested in further exploring these vital records information, including birth and death records or marriage statistics, consider visiting your local vital records office for comprehensive data and resources.