Search Greenville Birth Records

Greenville serves as the county seat of Pitt County and is the main hub for birth records in eastern North Carolina. Residents who need a birth certificate can visit the Pitt County Register of Deeds office right in Greenville. The office holds birth records going back to 1913 for all births that took place in Pitt County. Home to East Carolina University, Greenville is the largest city in the region. Whether you were born at Vidant Medical Center or at home in the city, your birth certificate is on file at the county office in town.

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Greenville

Greenville does not have its own city vital records office. All birth certificates go through the Pitt County Register of Deeds. Since Greenville is the county seat, the office is right in the city. You can walk in during business hours to request a certified copy.

Bring a valid photo ID with you. You will also need to know the full name on the certificate, date of birth, and the names of both parents. The staff will look up the record and print a certified copy while you wait. Each certified copy costs $10. Uncertified copies are available for just $1 each. The office accepts cash, checks, and major credit cards for in-person visits.

Pitt County Register of Deeds Office

The office is on West 5th Street in Greenville. Free parking is available on site. Plan to arrive before 4:30 PM to allow time for your request to be processed the same day. The staff handles birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and real estate records. Pitt County land records date back to 1762, making this one of the oldest record-keeping offices in the region.

Greenville Birth Certificate Requirements

North Carolina law limits who can get a certified birth certificate. Not just anyone can walk in and request one. You must be one of the following to obtain a certified copy under NC General Statutes Chapter 130A:

• The person named on the certificate
• A spouse, parent, or grandparent
• A sibling or child of the person named
• A legal representative with proper documentation
• Someone with a court order or legal need for property rights

You will need to show a government-issued photo ID. If you are requesting on behalf of a family member, be ready to explain your relationship. The office may ask for extra proof in some cases.

Note: Requests by mail require money orders or bank checks only, not personal checks or cash.

Birth Records for Greenville Residents

If you were born in Greenville or anywhere in Pitt County after 1913, your birth record is on file at the Register of Deeds. Records before 1913 are harder to find. The state did not require birth registration until that year. For older records, the State Archives of North Carolina may have church or Bible records that serve as proof of birth.

Greenville has grown fast over the past few decades. Many new residents move here for East Carolina University or the medical center. If you were born in a different county, you will need to contact that county's Register of Deeds instead. The Pitt County office only issues certificates for births that took place within Pitt County lines. You can also order from the NC Office of Vital Records at the state level for $24.

Ordering Greenville Certificates Online

You do not have to visit the office in person. VitalChek offers online ordering for Pitt County birth certificates. The process takes a few minutes. You will pay the $10 fee plus a processing charge for the online service. Certificates ordered this way arrive by mail within a few weeks.

The state ordering page is another option. It costs $24 through the state office, and processing times can exceed 110 days. For faster service, the local Pitt County office is your best bet. Walk-in requests are typically ready the same day.

Note: Online orders require a valid credit or debit card for payment.

The screenshot below shows the City of Greenville website, which provides community resources for residents.

While the city site does not handle vital records directly, it links to county services for Greenville residents who need birth certificates.

Genealogy Research in Greenville

Greenville is a great starting point for family history research. Pitt County has land records going back to 1762 and marriage records from 1866. The FamilySearch Pitt County page has free tools and guides for tracing your roots. East Carolina University's Joyner Library also holds regional archives that cover birth, death, and census data for eastern North Carolina.

For births before 1913, check the Bible Records collection at the State Archives. Many families kept birth dates in family Bibles, and these records have been preserved and indexed. Delayed birth certificates may also exist for some individuals born before the state began keeping records.

Pitt County Birth Records

All Greenville birth records are managed by the Pitt County Register of Deeds. The county office handles all vital records for every city and town within Pitt County, including Greenville, Winterville, Ayden, and Farmville. Visit the full Pitt County page for more details on fees, forms, and services.

View Pitt County Birth Records

Nearby Counties

Pitt County borders several other counties in eastern North Carolina. If you need birth records from a neighboring area, visit the appropriate county page below.