Surry County Register of Deeds
201 East Kapp Street, Dobson, North Carolina, 27017
Contact & location
- Address
- 201 East Kapp Street, Dobson, North Carolina, 27017
- Mail-in address
- W. Todd Harris, Register of DeedsP.O. Box 303, Dobson, North Carolina, 27017
- Records for
- Surry County, North Carolina
- Phone
- (336) 401-8151
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
Surry 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 | 8:15am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:15am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:15am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:15am - 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Surry 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 Dobson. 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
★★★★★3.8 (4)- ★★★★★Iona CookGoogle
Very friendly and professional. Very helpful in finding what you need
- ★★★★★Margaret HicksGoogle
Drove all the way from Mount Airy and they were closed at 3:20 on. Wednesday. Supposed to be open till 5
- ★★★★★Katelyn ShattuckGoogle
We live out of state and chose to get married in NC, stopped here to get the marriage license. The woman who helped us initally was so helpful and friendly. Called today to verify that they had recieved the paper work and they already sent out the paperwork. Truely nice and friendly people.