Requesting birth, death & marriage records (and scheduling a magistrate marriage) in Moore County, NC
Need a birth, death, or marriage record from Moore County? Planning a magistrate ceremony? The process is straightforward once you know where to go and what to bring.
Yes. You can submit a Vital Records Request online through the Moore County site. This is often the easiest option if you can't make it to the office in person.
Certified copies cost $10 each. This is the type you'll need for legal or official purposes.
Uncertified copies are $0.25 each. These work fine when you just need the information and don't require an official copy.
ID Requirements
- ✓ Valid driver’s license
- ✓ Valid state ID card
- ✓ Valid passport
- ✓ Military ID card
Send requests to the Moore County Register of Deeds at 26 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor, Carthage, NC.
Have questions about what to submit? Call the Register of Deeds vital records line at 910-947-6370 and select option 1.
Fraud warning: Under North Carolina law (G.S. 130A-26A), it is a felony to fraudulently request or use a certified birth certificate for deception.
Checklist Prepare
- ✓ Bring an accepted photo ID (valid driver’s license, valid state ID card, valid passport, or military ID card)
- ✓ Know what type of copy you need and budget for the fee (certified copies are $10 each; uncertified copies are $0.25 each)
- ✓ Be prepared to provide whatever identifying details are needed for the record you are requesting
- ✓ Do not request or use certified records fraudulently. Under G.S. 130A-26A, fraud involving a certified birth certificate for deception is a felony
- Get your marriage license first - You will need a valid North Carolina marriage license before a magistrate can perform the ceremony.
- Call to schedule that morning - If you want to be married by the Magistrate in Moore County, call 910-722-5019 the morning you want to get married to schedule an appointment.
The marriage license fee is $60. Need a certified copy of your marriage record later? Those are $10 each from the Register of Deeds.
Marriage licenses are issued Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (excluding holidays), at the Register of Deeds Office, 2nd Floor, 26 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC.
Plan your timing carefully. A North Carolina marriage license is valid for 60 days from issuance, so schedule your ceremony within that window.
Using the Access online marriage application? Don't start it too early. The application expires after 30 days, so time it accordingly.
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