Burlington Birth Certificates

Burlington is the largest city in Alamance County and has deep roots in North Carolina's textile and railroad history. The city does not have its own vital records office. All birth certificate requests for Burlington residents go through the Alamance County Register of Deeds in nearby Graham, the county seat. The county office has maintained birth records since 1913 for all births in Alamance County. Burlington is known for its historic downtown district and the nearby Alamance Battleground State Historic Site.

How Burlington Residents Get Birth Records

Burlington does not have a city vital records office. The Alamance County Register of Deeds handles all birth certificates for Burlington and the rest of the county. The office is in the historic courthouse building in downtown Graham, just a short drive from Burlington.

Walk-in service is available Monday through Friday. Bring a valid photo ID. You will need the full name on the certificate, the date of birth, and the names of both parents. Each certified copy costs $10. Uncertified copies are $1 each. The office accepts cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard for in-person visits. Same-day service is typical for walk-in requests.

Alamance County Register of Deeds

The mailing address is P.O. Box 837, Graham, NC 27253. The office maintains birth records, death records, marriage licenses, real estate records, notary public commissions, and military discharge records. Alamance County was created in 1849 from Orange County. The office is the official custodian for all these vital records under North Carolina General Statutes.

Note: The office serves as the official repository for all vital records across Alamance County, including Burlington.

Ordering Burlington Birth Certificates

There are three ways to get a birth certificate. Visit the office in Graham for the fastest service. Order online through the Alamance County online portal. Or send a request by mail.

Mail requests have strict payment rules. The office accepts only money orders or bank checks by mail. They do not accept personal checks or cash through the mail. Send your completed application, a copy of your photo ID, and payment to P.O. Box 837, Graham, NC 27253. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your certificate.

The online portal at Alamance County Vital Records Request accepts major credit and debit cards. A small processing fee applies on top of the $10 certificate cost. Online ordering is quick and convenient for Burlington residents who do not want to drive to Graham.

The screenshot below is from the City of Burlington website, which provides information about city government and services.

The city website directs residents to the Alamance County Register of Deeds for all vital records, including birth certificates.

Burlington Birth Certificate Eligibility

Not everyone can get a certified copy. North Carolina law limits access to protect personal information. Under NC General Statutes Chapter 130A, the following people can request a certified birth certificate:

• The person named on the certificate
• A spouse, parent, sibling, child, or grandparent
• Step-parents and step-children
• Legal representatives with proof of authority
• Attorneys or agents with documented authorization

You must sign the application and show a valid photo ID. If requesting for a family member, be ready to explain how you are related. The office may ask for additional documentation in certain cases. Uncertified copies are available to anyone for $1 each and can be used for informal purposes.

Burlington Family History Resources

Burlington's textile history drew families from across the region for generations. Many Burlington families have roots in Alamance County going back to the mid-1800s. The FamilySearch Alamance County page offers free tools for tracing your ancestry. Delayed birth certificates may exist for people born before 1913 who later registered their births.

For older records, the State Archives of North Carolina holds church records, cemetery records, and family Bible entries from the area. The Alamance Battleground, site of a 1771 battle during the War of the Regulation, is nearby and draws historians interested in the region's colonial past. The NC Vital Records research page provides guidance for genealogical searches at the state level.

Burlington Birth Certificate Uses and Details

A certified birth certificate from Alamance County carries the official county seal and registrar signature. This document is valid for all legal purposes, including passport applications, school enrollment, driver's license requests, and Social Security claims. If your original has been lost, damaged, or stolen, the Register of Deeds in Graham can issue a replacement copy with the same legal standing.

Burlington residents born in other counties can request their certificate through the NC State Vital Records office for $24. The state office handles requests for births anywhere in North Carolina from 1913 onward. The NC Vital Records FAQ page answers common questions about accepted forms of identification and typical processing times.

The NC amendment page explains how to correct errors on a birth certificate. Common fixes include misspelled names and incorrect dates. Adoption-related changes go through the NC Office of Vital Records rather than the county office.

Alamance County Birth Records

All Burlington birth records are maintained by the Alamance County Register of Deeds in Graham. The county office serves Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Elon, and all other communities in the county. Visit the full county page for detailed information on services and forms.

View Alamance County Birth Records

Nearby Counties

Alamance County is in the central Piedmont region of North Carolina, bordered by several counties that maintain their own birth records.