New Hanover County Register of Deeds
320 Chestnut Street Suite 120, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
Contact & location
- Address
- 320 Chestnut Street Suite 120, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
- Mail-in address
- New Hanover County Register of Deeds320 Chestnut Street Suite 120, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
- Records for
- New Hanover County, North Carolina
- Phone
- 910-798-4530
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
New Hanover 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 - 4:45pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 New Hanover 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 Wilmington. 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 (39)- ★★★★★James ChisumGoogle
Needed help getting my children's birth certificates for my work insurance on-boarding. Theresa couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. She knew exactly what I needed and had everything wrapped up instantly. I could not have had a better experience.
- ★★★★★Graham NortonGoogle
Courtney in the passport department went above and beyond to help me get my new passport. Great experience!
- ★★★★★Erin SherwinGoogle
Friendly staff who go above and beyond. Excellent experience getting our marriage license here.
- ★★★★★Gabriella McVeighGoogle
I spoke to Tiffany on the phone regarding a parcel and needed help confirming an address and she went above and beyond to help me. Very patient and solved my problem!
- ★★★★★Morgan RhewGoogle
We had a visit here this morning for our 1-year-old daughter to get her passport, and we had to bring along our 3-year-old son since both parents are required to be present. Our appointment was at 8:30 AM, and the kids were definitely on one this morning! The ladies here were so patient, kind, and helpful, and they really made the whole process go much smoother than we expected. Thank you so much for your patience and help — you all did a great job at both the passport and birth certificate office!