Burke County Health Department
700 E Parker Road, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655
Contact & location
- Address
- 700 E Parker Road, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655
- Records for
- Burke County, North Carolina
- Phone
- 828-764-9150
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
Burke County follows North Carolina’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $30.00
- North Carolina birth certificate fee
- 2–3 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 11,046,024
- North Carolina population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
North Carolina statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 2–3 weeksNorth Carolina estimate |
| Death Certificate | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
| Divorce Record | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in North Carolina at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Burke County Health Department is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of North Carolina.
Reviews
★★★★★2.9 (21)- ★★★★★Josh SparksGoogle
I was early to my appointment, was forced to wait in the reception area for an hour, and let's not forget the two other people who came after me with appointments scheduled AFTER mine... I was finally seen. Wow... typical Burke County Bull.
- ★★★★★KimiGoogle
The 2 ladys at the desk ( right corner ) were rude, impatient and unhelpful. Tried to turn in an application. When the first lady glanced over the application she told her coworker to look at a certain part of the application. They just started yelling "everyone in that household needs to be checked as yes if there applying for benefits" handing me back the application. Not even stating what needs to be checked "Yes", where it is on the application and which one did I miss. I asked which number was that or where at on the application and they just reply with the same answer. They kept repeatedly saying same answer the whole time I was searching. (probably over 10 times) I eventually found where I missed a box but they could of just told me "oh you miss "THIS" box" instead of having me search for it when they already found it.
- ★★★★★Melissa Alexander ReschkeGoogle
Shout out to all who are working at the school and handling the vaccinations. You are all fantastic and very organized. My sister and I took my mother and they were very professional and understanding. As someone in the medical field I know how hard all of this has been. I see you and you are doing a great job! Thank you for all you do.
- ★★★★★Jeffery EllerGoogle
Every time I called to schedule Burke Primary was on point with scheduling and once I arrived they were very prompt and professional. Also I received my results in a timely manner. Maybe the ones giving such a bad rating should try to understand the strain and stress everyone including medical staff are under. We need to support each other. Thanks Burke Primary Care. Dr.Gratton,Dr.S.Adkins and Dr. Gould.
- ★★★★★Untitled FlowerGoogle
Horrible experience! Rude and Judgmental nurses and staff. Pushes what they want you to do onto you, no matter how you feel. I had an appt at 1 and only got to leave at 4!!! You can tell that majority of the staff that work there do not care and are very disrespectful to patients. I do not recommend coming here.