Wake County Register of Deeds Office
Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Contact & location
- Address
- Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
- Mail-in address
- Wake County Register of DeedsP.O. Box 1897, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27602-1897
- Records for
- Wake County, North Carolina
- Phone
- 919-856-5460
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
Wake 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 | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 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 the state level. County offices do not publish their own, and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Wake County Register of Deeds Office’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 Raleigh. 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.
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