Carteret County Register of Deeds
302 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516
Contact & location
- Address
- 302 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516
- Records for
- Carteret County, North Carolina
- Phone
- (252)728-8474
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
Carteret 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
This office charges $10.00 — $20.00 less than the North Carolina fee.
See full North Carolina requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| 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
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00 | 2–3 weeksNorth Carolina estimate |
| Death Certificate | $10.00 | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $10.00 | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Carteret County Register of Deeds’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Beaufort. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (5)- ★★★★★John FortneyGoogle
Great and friendly staff. Thank you. John Fortney and Guy Watson. Emerald isle nc.
- ★★★★★Ms. BGoogle
I spoke with Anna this morning and she is the PERFECT example of how to treat others…professional, kind, Informative and patient‼️ she is the PERFECT person for this job‼️ Thank you Anna🙏🏽
- ★★★★★Tiffany FGoogle
I called and spoke with Stephanie in a panic for a lost birth certificate for a friend and only a week to replace it for an upcoming cruise. We thought we'd have to drive from Jax FL to get one in person but she was so kind and walked me through the process of having it overnighted. You saved our sanity and 14+ hours in the car for a one day round trip!!! Thank you Stephanie for your kindness, assistance and willingness to do what you could do in a dire need. We are truly grateful!