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.
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The Wake 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 Wake serves all of the following towns and cities in North Carolina:
- Apex
- Cary
- Fairmont
- Fuquay-Varina
- Garner
- Green Level
- Holly Springs
- Knightdale
- Morrisville
- Raleigh
- Rolesville
- Wake Forest
- Wendell
- Zebulon
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in North Carolina such as Mecklenburg County, Guilford County, Forsyth County, Durham County, Cumberland County, then you can follow this link.
Wake County Vital Statistics
Wake County, North Carolina, is home to a total population of approximately 1.4 million people. Each year, the county sees about 13,500 births, reflecting the growth and ongoing change within the community. In contrast, there are around 8,800 deaths annually, which is a natural part of life. When it comes to relationships, there are about 8,000 marriages recorded each year alongside approximately 3,500 divorces, indicating the various stages of family life in the region. The county also maintains a focus on health, with an average life expectancy of 78.4 years, while the infant mortality rate stands at 5.5 per 1,000 live births. These vital records information points highlight essential demographics and statistics that contribute to our understanding of Wake County's population dynamics. For those interested in learning more about these statistics or accessing birth and death records, marriage statistics, and other vital records, the local vital records office serves as a valuable resource.