Rowan County Register of Deeds
402 N. Main Street, Suite 102, Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144
Contact & location
- Address
- 402 N. Main Street, Suite 102, Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144
- Records for
- Rowan County, North Carolina
- Phone
- 704-216-8626
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
Rowan 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Rowan 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 Salisbury. 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
★★★★★4.9 (153)- ★★★★★Becca ZachariasGoogle
I had a wonderful experience working with Melanie at the Register of Deeds office while applying for my passport. She was incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. She took the time to answer all of my questions, made sure everything was completed correctly, and helped ease what could have been a stressful experience. Her professionalism and kindness truly stood out. I’m very grateful for her assistance and would highly recommend working with her!
- ★★★★★Gabriella ChavezGoogle
We were able to walk in without an appointment with no wait time for our passports, and the entire process was smooth and efficient. The staff were extremely helpful and patient with answering all of our questions and making everything easy to understand. Carla and Melanie especially! It made the process feel simple and straightforward. I would absolutely recommend this location to anyone needing passport services.
- ★★★★★Marisela RoblesGoogle
Billy was amazing—he helped us get everything taken care of quickly and smoothly. We realized all our child passport had expired, but he made the process so easy. We did a walk-in and were helped in less than 20 minutes—we were in and out! Billy work was exceptional, and his customer service truly stood out. Definitely a much better experience compared to other clerk of court offices and the post office. Highly recommend!
- ★★★★★Reid WGoogle
Melanie was amazing! My fiancee and I went to renew our passports and were out the door in under 30 min. The team helped us fill out the correct applications, took our pictures, and buttoned everything up with no problems at all. 10/10 would recommend!
- ★★★★★Sheree SpencerGoogle
Thanks to the guidance, compassion, and hard work especially of everyone in the passport office but specifically Melanie, my daughter's passport arrived the morning before our trip. To say we are grateful would be an understatement. They helped make a special vacation possible, and that is something we will never forget. Public service often goes unrecognized, but this team deserves every bit of praise. They treated us with kindness, patience, and respect during a stressful situation and went above and beyond to help our family. We will be back next week with your first postcards so we'll make them pretty! If you need passport services, I highly recommend this office. They are knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly care about the people they serve.