Find Alamance County Birth Certificates

Alamance County birth records are held at the Register of Deeds office in Graham. This office keeps certified copies of birth certificates for births that took place in the county from 1913 forward. Residents and family members can request these vital records by visiting the office, sending a request through the mail, or placing an order on the web. The process is simple. You will need valid photo ID and basic details about the birth. Alamance County sits in the central Piedmont of North Carolina, and its records office has served the local community for well over a century.

Alamance County Register of Deeds Office

The Alamance County Register of Deeds handles all birth certificate requests for the county. This office sits at 118 West Harden Street in downtown Graham. It is open each weekday. Staff can help you get a certified or uncertified copy of a birth certificate. Certified copies cost $10.00 each. Uncertified copies are just $1.00 each and work well for genealogical research. The Alamance County vital records page has more details about their services.

How to Get an Alamance County Birth Certificate

There are three ways to get a birth certificate copy in Alamance County. You can visit the office in person, send a mail request, or order online. Each method has its own steps and payment rules.

For in-person visits, bring a valid photo ID to the Register of Deeds office. Staff will ask for the full name on the certificate, the date of birth, and the names of both parents (including the mother's maiden name). You can pay with cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard. Most requests are filled the same day.

Mail requests go to P.O. Box 837, Graham, NC 27253. You must complete and sign an Application for Copy of Vital Records. Include a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID and a $10 fee. Only money orders or bank checks are accepted by mail. Personal checks and cash are not allowed for mailed requests. Be sure to add a self-addressed stamped envelope so the office can send your copy back.

The Alamance County online ordering portal lets you request certified copies from home. Credit and debit cards are accepted through this system. A small processing fee applies on top of the $10 certificate cost.

Note: Uncertified copies at $1.00 each are best for family tree work and research that does not need a legal document.

Birth Certificate Eligibility in Alamance County

North Carolina law limits who can receive a certified birth certificate. Not just anyone can walk in and request a copy. The state sets clear rules on this. Under NC General Statutes, Article 4, the following people may obtain certified copies:

• The person named on the certificate
• A spouse, parent, stepparent, or grandparent
• A child, stepchild, or grandchild of the person
• A sibling of the person named
• An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative with proper proof
• A person seeking records for a legal determination of personal or property rights

All requestors must show valid government-issued photo ID. This rule protects the privacy of individuals and prevents fraud.

Alamance County Birth Records History

Alamance County was formed in 1849 from Orange County. Graham has served as the county seat since that time. The Register of Deeds office has kept vital records in the historic courthouse building in downtown Graham for many years. Systematic birth record keeping in all North Carolina counties began in 1913 under state law.

Before 1913, births were not officially recorded at the county level. Families relied on church records, family Bible entries, and personal journals to track births. Delayed birth certificates may be on file for some Alamance County residents born prior to 1913 who later registered their births with the state. The State Archives Bible Records collection and FamilySearch genealogy resources can help fill gaps for earlier periods.

The screenshot below shows the Alamance County Register of Deeds vital records page.

This page outlines how to request birth certificates from the Alamance County office and lists the forms of payment accepted.

Ordering Alamance Birth Records Online

The county offers an online portal for birth certificate orders. This system runs through Permitium, a platform used by many North Carolina counties. You can access it at any time of day.

The screenshot below shows the Alamance County online ordering portal.

This portal walks you through the request step by step. You fill out the form, upload your ID, and pay with a credit or debit card. Certified copies cost $10.00, and there is a small service fee for using the online system.

For those who prefer to order through a third party, VitalChek also processes Alamance County orders. This service charges its own convenience fee. Both options deliver certificates by mail.

North Carolina Vital Records Resources

The NC Office of Vital Records serves as the central state agency for birth certificates. If you cannot reach the Alamance County office or need a record from a different county, the state office can help. They charge $24 for a certified birth certificate copy, which is more than the county fee.

The state office in Raleigh processes requests by mail and online. Processing times can exceed 110 days for mail-in orders. For faster service, local county offices like Alamance County are often a better choice. The NC county contact list can help you locate the right office for any county in the state.

The image below shows the NC county contacts page.

This page lists contact details for every county Register of Deeds in North Carolina.

Note: The state office and county offices are separate entities, and fees differ between them.

Other Records at the Alamance County Office

The Register of Deeds in Alamance County does more than birth certificates. The office also keeps death certificates, marriage licenses, real estate records, notary public commissions, and military discharge papers (DD-214s). All of these records are public documents maintained under North Carolina General Statutes. The Alamance County government website provides more information about county services and departments.

Nearby Counties

Several counties border Alamance County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Each county has its own Register of Deeds office that handles birth records.