Wake County Birth Records

You may search and print copies of Wake County birth records for genealogy research in the Register of Deeds’ research center. The fee is 15 cents per photocopy. Birth records in this office go back to October 1913. Please call 919-856-5460 for more information or email rodvitals@wakegov.com.

Wake County Death Records

You may search and print copies of Wake County death records for genealogy research in the Register of Deeds’ research center. The fee is 15 cents per photocopy. Death records in this office begin in October 1913. Please call 919-856-5460 for more information or email rodvitals@wakegov.com.

Wake County Estates and Wills

The Estates and Wills office is at the Wake County Courthouse, 316 Fayetteville St., 12th floor, Raleigh NC 27602.  Call 919-792-4450 for more information.

Marriages

“Certified copies of a marriage license are available for a fee of $10 each. Copies may be requested online, in person or by mail. Proof of identication is required. Complete the online Wake County marriage certicate request at https://wakerod.permitium.com” “You can also get more information about marriages at 919-856-5460 or email marriages@wakegov.com.”

Military Discharges

“The Register of Deeds office records military separation documents known as a DD214 record. Military discharges have restricted public access. Authorized parties include:

• Subject of the record

• Widow or widower of deceased spouse

• Agents and representatives of the subject authorized in writing by the subject

• Authorized agents of Veterans Affairs

• Authorized court official with an interest in assisting the subject

• NC State Archives”