Lee County Register of Deeds
1300 South Horner Blvd., Sanford, North Carolina, 27330
Contact & location
- Address
- 1300 South Horner Blvd., Sanford, North Carolina, 27330
- Records for
- Lee County, North Carolina
- Phone
- (919) 718-4585
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
Lee 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Lee 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 Sanford. 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
★★★★★4.5 (12)- ★★★★★Ben JohnsonGoogle
They were very nice and very helpful! The place was a little tricky to find though- it is not at the court house, but in the building right next to the cash points ATM in the courthouse parking lot
- ★★★★★Katherine GallagherGoogle
Getting a passport at the Register of Deeds with Stephanie was efficient and quick - just call, make an appointment, and she will tell you everything you need to do
- ★★★★★Adebimpe AdefolajuGoogle
Stephanie at the passport office attended to my family so graciously. She gave clear and specific instructions over the phone, and we were prepared for our appointment. She then went through each line of our application with care. I was super impressed with her level of service. Thanks Stephanie for loving what you do. You made our experience easier.
- ★★★★★Sandra New Leaf PropertiesGoogle
It's a nice building but they don't accept debit cards or credit cards. Only cash or a local check.
- ★★★★★Reginald MonroeGoogle
Went to get a birth certificate, i needed some help with other things the staff is friendly and very helpful.