Currituck County Birth Records

Currituck County stores birth records at the Register of Deeds office located in the Currituck Judicial Center. One of the original precincts of Albemarle County dating to 1668, Currituck spans the northeastern corner of North Carolina and includes part of the Outer Banks. The office keeps birth and death records from 1913 forward for births that took place within county lines. Certified and non-certified copies are both available for eligible requestors. You can visit in person, order online, or submit a request by mail.

Currituck County Birth Records Office

The Register of Deeds office sits inside the Currituck Judicial Center at 2801 Caratoke Highway, Suite 300, in Currituck. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The mailing address differs from the physical location: 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 600, Currituck, NC 27929. The office maintains birth records, death records, and delayed birth records along with other public filings.

Visit the Currituck County birth and death records page for forms, fees, and detailed instructions on requesting vital record certificates from the Currituck County office. Review the page before visiting to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get Currituck County Birth Certificates

Certified copies of Currituck County birth certificates cost $10.00 per copy. Non-certified copies are $1.00 each. Three request methods are available: in person at the Judicial Center, by mail, and through the online ordering system. For in-person visits, bring a valid photo ID and be prepared to fill out a request form on site.

The request form asks for the full name on the certificate, date of birth, place of birth, mother's maiden name, and father's name. You must also state your relationship to the person named and provide your signature. Processing is usually fast for walk-in requests. Arrive early during busy periods to avoid wait times. The staff can answer questions about delayed birth records and other vital record types while you are there.

The image below shows the Currituck County birth and death records page.

This page outlines the process, fees, and eligibility rules for requesting Currituck County vital records. The Outer Banks area draws many seasonal residents and visitors, but birth certificates are only issued for births that actually occurred within Currituck County boundaries. If your birth took place in a hospital in another county, that county holds your record.

Eligibility for Currituck County Vital Records

State law governs who can receive certified birth certificate copies in Currituck County. The full list of eligible requestors covers a range of relationships and legal situations.

• The person named on the record (the applicant)
• Spouse, mother, father, brother, or sister
• Children and grandchildren
• Grandparents
• Anyone seeking the record for a legal determination of personal or property rights, with proof
• An authorized agent, attorney, or legal representative

These rules are set by NC General Statute 130A. Non-certified copies are open to the public and are suitable for genealogy and informal reference. Call the Currituck office at (252) 232-3297 if you are unsure about what proof is needed for your particular situation.

Mail Requests for Currituck Birth Records

Mail your request to the Currituck County Register of Deeds at 153 Courthouse Road, Suite 600, Currituck, NC 27929. Include a completed application, a photocopy of your valid ID, payment by check or money order, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow extra time for mail processing and return delivery.

If you need a birth certificate from another North Carolina county, the state vital records order page handles statewide requests at a cost of $24.00 per certified copy. The VitalChek website offers another online option with expedited delivery.

Note: Use the mailing address, not the physical address, when sending requests by mail to the Currituck County office.

Currituck County History and Record Background

Currituck County is one of the oldest in North Carolina. It was created in 1668 as an original precinct of Albemarle County. The county sits in the far northeastern corner of the state, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Virginia to the north. The Currituck Outer Banks, a popular vacation area, falls within county boundaries.

Birth and death records at the county level date from 1913 and 1914. Before that era, formal recording was inconsistent. Genealogists researching earlier Currituck County births should check the FamilySearch Currituck County page for historical indexes. The NC State Archives bible records collection may also hold references to births that predate formal state registration. The county's coastal location and proximity to Virginia mean that some early families moved across state lines, making cross-border research important for genealogists working in this region. Old land records and court filings in the Currituck archives may contain birth-related details as well.

Additional Currituck County Birth Record Resources

The Currituck County office notices page posts updates about hours, closures, and policy changes. Check this page before planning a visit, especially around holidays. For delayed birth certificates or corrections to existing records, contact the office directly at (252) 232-3297. Delayed birth certificates were filed by individuals who did not have a birth certificate created at the time of their birth. These delayed filings may include affidavits and supporting documents. The NC amendment page covers the process for making changes at the state level. The NC genealogical research page also provides tips for tracing vital records across the state.

Nearby Counties

Currituck County borders a handful of counties in the northeastern part of the state. Reach out to those offices for birth records from outside Currituck.