Vital Records

Birth and Death Certificates are an essential part of the Health Department. This is where all birth and death records are processed for those births and deaths occurring in Anson County. North Carolina General Statutes 130A Article 4 requires that the Health Department administer the Vital Records Program under the direction of the Health Director. The Health Director appoints Deputy Registrars to process vital records.

File Records Within Five Days of Occurrence

In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, all birth and death records should be filed with the Deputy Registrar within five days of occurrence. The Registrar’s office receives and processes certificates, making necessary corrections with proper documentation.

Register of Deeds

After being processed, copies of these certificates are filed with the Anson County Register of Deeds and the original documents are submitted to North Carolina State Vital Records Office where they are maintained. Certified copies of birth and death certificates can be obtained (for a fee) through the Anson County Register of Deeds located at:
Anson County Government Center
101 South Greene Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Phone: 704-994-3209

Birth Certificates

Births that occur at area hospitals are registered through that medical facility. Births that occur in the presence of a certified nurse midwife are processed and submitted to the Deputy Registrar by the certified midwife on the mother's behalf. For births occurring at home where no certified midwife is present, the mother is responsible for registering the birth with the Deputy Registrar. The following information is required for this process:

• Current Identification (ID) or valid government issued ID
• Proof of address where birth occurred (i.e. utility bill delivered by the Post Office)
• Proof of delivery or pregnancy (records of prenatal care, ultrasound, etc.)

Death Certificates

All deaths that occur in Anson County must also be registered with the Deputy Registrar within five days. It is the responsibility of the Funeral Home (in or out of state) to file the death certificate with the Deputy Registrar. Forms necessary to properly process death certificates are as follows:

• Burial-Transit Permit (Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 1184) (Required to transport deceased individuals out of North Carolina and must be obtained through Deputy Registrar during business hours or through a sub-registrar after hours)
• Notification of Death (DHHS 2073) (Funeral directors are responsible for filing with Local Registrar within 24 hours of taking custody of deceased; can be sent by fax)

Vital Record Forms

View the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records Forms. Other Vital Records forms are available at the health department upon request. For additional information regarding vital records, please contact our office at 704-994-3356.