Getting a certified birth certificate from Moore County (steps, fees, and ID you need)
Need a certified birth certificate from Moore County? You can request one online through the county's Vital Records portal, or handle it by mail or in person at the Register of Deeds.
Yes. Moore County accepts online Vital Records Requests through its website - often the fastest option since you skip the paperwork and don't need to visit the office.
- Pick how you’ll submit your request - Moore County allows an online Vital Records Request, and you can also request a certified copy by mail or by coming into the office.
- Gather what you’ll need before you start - whichever method you choose, plan to have your identifying information and your ID ready so you don’t have to stop halfway through the process.
- Decide whether you need a certified or uncertified copy - certified copies cost $10 each, while uncertified (plain) copies cost $0.25 each.
- Calculate your total based on how many copies you want - for example, 2 certified copies would be $20 total; 4 uncertified copies would be $1 total.
- Choose an accepted ID type - Moore County lists these as acceptable: a valid driver’s license, a valid state ID card, a valid passport, or a military ID card.
- Include your ID with your request - if you’re requesting by mail, make sure the ID you provide matches one of the accepted types so your request doesn’t get held up.
- Go in person or mail your request to the Register of Deeds - the Moore County Register of Deeds (Vital Records) is located at 26 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor, Carthage, NC.
- Call if you have questions before you send anything - you can reach the Vital Records phone line at 910-947-6370 and select option 1.
The Register of Deeds charges $10 for each certified copy. If you only need an uncertified (plain) copy, it's $0.25 each. Your total depends on how many copies you order and which type.
Note: Certified copies cost $10 each. Most people need this version for official purposes.
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- ✓ Valid driver’s license
- ✓ Valid state ID card
- ✓ Valid passport
- ✓ Military ID card
Note: Bring one of the accepted IDs listed above - Moore County requires valid ID for all vital records requests.
For mail or in-person requests, contact the Moore County Register of Deeds (Vital Records) at 26 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor, Carthage, NC. Need help before you submit? Call 910-947-6370 and select option 1. You can also use the online Vital Records Request if that's easier than mailing or visiting.
Tip: Not sure which copy type you need? Call the office first to avoid a wasted trip - or just use the online request option instead of mailing.
Legal warning: Under North Carolina law (G.S. 130A-26A), fraudulently requesting or using a certified birth certificate is a felony.
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