Certificates are issued by the Office of Vital Records for births and deaths which occurred in Mecklenburg County from the year 1913 to the present. Immediate family members with proper identification are authorized to receive certified birth and death certificates. Authorized agents must present proper identification and acceptable documentation in order to obtain certified certificates.

Searching for Birth and Death Records
Birth and death information may be searched online.

Obtaining a Birth or Death Certificate
To obtain a birth or death certificate, you must have the following information:

• Full name of the person named on the certificate
• Date of birth (required for birth certificates only)
• Father's full name (required for birth certificates only)
• Mother's full maiden name (required for birth certificates only)

You may order a certificate:

• In person - You may request a birth certificate at the Vital Records office, located on the third floor of the Bob Walton Plaza at 700 East Stonewall St., Charlotte, NC. The Bob Walton Plaza is a seven-story building located at the intersection of McDowell and Stonewall streets and across the street from the Aquatic Center. The office hours are from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• By mail - You may submit your request, including payment, by mail to:
            Mecklenburg County Health Department
            Office of Vital Records
            700 East Stonewall St., Suite 320
            Charlotte, NC 28202
• Online - Locating and ordering birth certificates on line is easy at www.vitalchek.com.

Cost
The charge is $10.00 per certificate requested. Payment may be made in cash or by check or money order made payable to Mecklenburg County. Certificates can also be purchased by credit card online at www.vitalchek.com.

The Office of Vital Records can be reached by phone at 704-336-2819.