About Us

Thank you for visiting the Guilford County Register of Deeds!

We are committed to be the best organization, a role model by using the most advanced technology and innovative business practices. By providing courteous, professional, and excellent customer service, we seek to not only to meet, but to exceed your expectations.

The mission of the Register of Deeds office is to record, preserve, maintain, and provide access to real estate and vital records in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.

We set high standards and achieve them in service to our customers. In partnership with Business Information Systems (BIS), we provide easy and timely access to our records all the way back to 1771. Customers can apply for a marriage licenses and request birth and death certificates online. In addition, Guilford County Register of Deeds office was the first county in North Carolina to do wholesale redaction of social security numbers in our land records. We implemented a Property Fraud Alert system for customers to receive notification if a land record is filed in your name.

I’m proud that the Guilford County Register of Deeds received a 2010 North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Local Government Federal Credit Union “Excellence in Innovation” Award for our employee cross training award that saved nearly $400,000 in our annual budget. In 2015, we received our second “Excellence in Innovation” Award for Guilford County Thank a Vet which is a partnership with 500 local businesses serving our Nation’s veterans. In 2017 we started Guilford County Passport Services and 2021 started the Good Grief Podcast series designed to provide information and support for those dealing with the loss of loved ones.

We look forward to serving you each day in our Greensboro and High Point offices!

Jeff Thigpen was elected Guilford County Register of Deeds in 2004. Previously, he served on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners from 1998- 2004.

As a former commissioner, Thigpen had a passion for public education and best practices in county government. As Register of Deeds, his office is known for outstanding technology, organizational transformation, and customer service. He brought national attention to his office as a leading advocate for holding the financial industry accountable for fraud and forgery in public land records through the practice of robo-signing. Thigpen has sought to be an innovator through “value-added” services including Slave Deeds Research, Thank a Vet, Passport Services, and The Lance Cpl. Christopher Phoenix “Jacob Levy Flag Retirement" Initiative.

To be a leader in your community, Thigpen believes you must work in your communities. He has been on the Boards of Communities in Schools, Triad Highland Games, Piedmont Interfaith Council, Other Voices through the Greensboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Guilford County Coalition on Infant Mortality and Greensboro Economic Development Council.

Thigpen served on numerous County Government Appointed Committees: Efficiencies, Human Services Consolidation, Strategic Long Range, County Manager’s Selection, Board of Education/Commissioners Joint Committee, Juvenile Crime Prevention, Mental Health, and Parks and Recreation.

He is also a certified mediator with the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.

Thigpen grew up in a small farming community outside of Burgaw in southeastern North Carolina. Jeff is a 1993 graduate of Guilford College with a bachelor's degree in political science and bachelor of science degree in justice and policy studies. He received a Master of Arts (M.A.) in public affairs from UNC-Greensboro in 1998. He’s a recipient of Forty Leaders under 40 by the Triad Business Journal and UNC-G Bryan School of Business. Thigpen is author of the book “On Point”—The Voices and Values of the Young Elected Officials published by Polar Bear and Company in Salon, Maine. He is also a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greensboro.

He is married to Michelle Coughlin Thigpen and has two children, Elle and Aiden.

The first land record filed in the Guilford County Register of Deeds office came into the office on May 4, 1771. Historically, our office has provided a place to record a land transfer in a book with the names of the parties, terms of sale and payment and descriptions of the property. In this space, we are a place to determine who owns what, that parties are who they say they are, and essential to plainness in fair dealing. In sum, Register of Deeds offices are essential to democracy, commerce, and the rule of law.

Guilford County was established in 1771 by the North Carolina General Assembly. Today, the county’s population is nearly 500,000. The Register of Deeds is one of the few counties in North Carolina with two major urban cities: High Point and Greensboro. We have two offices and process about 110,000 land record documents each year. In addition, our office issues marriage licenses, certified birth and death certificates and military discharges.

Registers of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina

Listed below are registers of deeds of Guilford County from 1866 to our current register of deeds Jeff Thigpen.

• 1866-1870 John W.L. Parker
• 1870-1886 William W. Steiner
• 1886-1890 Jonathan Washington Causey
• 1890-1910 Abel G. Kirkman
• 1910-1918 William Henry Rankin
• 1918-1936 Robert H. Wharton
• 1936-1960 John Hilliard McAdoo
• 1960-1964 John Bennett Carpenter
• 1964-1980 Julius Mark Stewart
• 1980-1990 Kay F. Patseavouras
• 1990-2004 Katherine Lee Payne
• 2004-Present Jeff L. Thigpen

2020 Accomplishments

• Guilford and Forsyth Counties Register of Deeds Partner with Flow Buick of Greensboro and High Point for COVID-19 Safe Veterans Appreciation Event.
• Reorganized ROD business operations in Land and Vital Records for safety and service during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Installed plexiglass and social distancing plan to address COVID 19.
• Waived convenience fee for online birth certificates.
• Implemented virtual tools consistent with Governor Cooper’s State of Emergency Declaration.
• Community Interview Series on Guilford County Slave Deeds project.
• Register of Deeds computer operating system upgraded based on Internal Audit recommendation.
• Partnership with Lead for North Carolina Fellowship Program.

2019 Accomplishments

• eRecording has increased to 68% of land records each month. eClosings are at over 75% of land records each month.
• Thank a Vet recognized by American Legion Division III.
• Levy Flag Retirement Initiative has retired 120 American Flags (BOC/Veterans Partnership).
• Completed Tax Department partnership on Pictometry portion of Oblique Photography and Sketch Check to support county departments and land records partners.
• Completed financial audit of Register of Deeds office.

2018 Accomplishments

• Created Lance Corporal Christopher Phoenix “Jacob” Levy Flag Retirement Initiative.
• Guilford County Passport Services to only “walk-in” facility in county.
• Passport Fairs and Information Sessions at NC A&T, Guilford College, Bennett College, and High Point University.
• American Heroes for North Carolina Veterans Day Appreciation.
• Saluting Women’s Veterans Event.
• Implemented new ROD cash handling procedures in consultation with Internal Audit and enhanced security standards in Greensboro and High Point offices.
• eRecording has increased to over 60% of land records.
• Office computers and partial scanner replacements.
• Coordinator of Hurricane Florence Response with Greensboro Builders, GCS, and Cities of Greensboro and High Point.
• Jeff Thigpen recognized by Greensboro Regional REALTORS Association with 2018 Public Service Award.

2017 Accomplishments

• High Point Museum and Register of Deeds Host Bills of Sale: Slave Deeds Exhibit.
• Jeff Thigpen receives NC Register of Deeds Association “Shining Star” Award.
• Guilford County Thank A Vet Program receives NCACC Innovation Award.
• Online Vital Records Requests and Payments Received.
• Receiving Credit Card Payments.

2016 Accomplishments

• Guilford County Passport Services opens.
• Guilford County Thank a Vet Receives NCACC Innovation Award.
• Co-Leading Hurricane Matthew Relief for Guilford County.
• Register of Deeds Reorganization Plan Initiated.
• Greensboro ROD Vital Records moves to 1st Floor BB &T Building.
• Speaker at NCBA Paralegal Division Annual Meeting.

2015 Accomplishments

• Recognized by Equality NC and Guilford Green Foundation for implementation of Same Sex Marriage in North Carolina.
• Implemented Religious Recusal Law in North Carolina for Civil Ceremonies.
• Co-Leader of Guilford County/City of Greensboro “County Cup” competitions
• Served on NC Bar Association panel on eRecording of Land Records
• Guilford County Thank a Vet starts.
• Spoke to Elon Law Students on Land Records Fundamentals.
• “Baby App” Pilot started with Women’s Hospital.
• Spoke at Code for Greensboro Event.
• Slave Deeds Committee Formed and Index Created.
• Partnership with International Civil Rights Center and Museum and community organizations on Slavery Deeds Exhibitions.
• Jeff Thigpen receives Guilford College Alumni Award.

2012 Accomplishments

• The Register of Deeds served as representative on National Panel on Future of Land Records with local and state jurisdictions, federal regulators and lender agencies at PRIA
• Filed lawsuit against 32 Financial Institutions including DocX for fraudulent documents submitted to ROD.
• New Indexing Standards "Key It As You See it" implemented across North Carolina. We completed the transition with indexing staff with minimal problems.
• New Software Look Up System Because of Indexing Standards.
• Participated in a time consuming process with our software provider and Secretary of State. BIS is now in compliance.
• Register of Deeds, along with 5 other Registers, wrote Attorney General Roy Cooper for a legal opinion regarding Fannie Mae Freddie Maс tax exempt status regarding the payment of excise taxes.
• Moved main Greensboro office into BB&T Building. This was a major effort and this office was closed four days. High Point continued to serve customers. This transition was not easy but successful.
• Implemented a new statute regarding fraudulent liens/encumbrances NCGS 14-118.6. The Register of Deeds has worked with Judges, Guilford County DA, and GCPD surrounding these issues.
• Began hiring process for 3 Deputy ROD positions as a result of retirements and elevating two Deputy ROD to Assistants to better manage the office.
• Served as mediator for employee dispute in Department of Social Services.
• Increased Land Record eRecording by close to 10% this year.

2011 Accomplishments

• All ROD Staff Certified thru School of Government
• Completed double index births project
• Completed an internal investigation that produced 4500 robo-signed documents in ROD office and forwarded them to Federal Regulators and 50 State Attorney General Investigation.
• Completed the assumed name project
• completed the condo plats
• Completed Duplicate Index Marriages
• completed the preservation of all vital records books
• attended 2011 Property Records Industry Association (PRIA) in San Antonio Texas and participated on national panel related to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS) Inc.
• Major front line staff reorganization and business processing model change contributes to major morale boost.
• Implemented weekly front line staff meetings with rotating staff conveners attended by Register of Deeds focusing on customer service, teamwork, and workflow.
• Up to date on indexing audits for 2011 to ensure high quality indexes for public search users.
• Created and convened the Alamo Emerging Issues Forum for Register of Deeds focusing on improving communication and action among Recorders on issues such as mortgage fraud, robo-signing records. Over 225 Registers of Deeds have participated in the two Alamo Forums on Mortgage Assignments and MERS. (Big thanks to Guilford County Public Health Dept. for collaboration using ATT Connect Software for Web Conferences.)
• Responded to and joined a number of citizens with multiple impediments and constitutional issues surrounding marriage licensing in North Carolina.
• Completed second term as the District IV NCARD President.
• Completed presentation on Conflict Transformation for Guilford County Health Department's Farm Team.
• Up to date on all benchmarks related to the implementation of new North Carolina Indexing Standards through NC Sec. of State.

2010 Accomplishments

• Jeff Thigpen and the Register of Deeds office received the Local Government Federal Credit Union County Employee
• Productivity Award by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The total savings to Guilford County from these budget reductions are over $400,000.
• The Register of Deeds office reorganized reducing staff, administrators and supervisors and reengineered our front line business practices with an emphasis on quality, floor management and supervision.
• The Register of Deeds partnered with NC Vital Records to increase access to certified birth records to Guilford County Citizens born after 1971.
• The Register of Deeds has reduced its staff levels from 33 to 25 over the past two fiscal years and decreased its budget 25%.
• Jeff Thigpen was re-elected District IV Chairman of NC Register of Deeds Association. (NCARD)
• Jeff Thigpen served as Facilitator of the Human Services Improvement Task Force.
• Jeff Thigpen has served as the Appointing Authority for three severe disciplinary proceedings the Guilford County.
• The Register of Deeds Deputy Directors and Assistant ROD Managers completed basic mediation training through Human Resources.
• The Register of Deeds has partnered with the Board of Elections to update their voter files through death information.
• Jeff Thigpen has served on a Fee Restructuring Task Force through the NC Register of Deeds Association making recommendations of a one price per document fee structure. This could ultimately result in more revenue to Counties.
• Jeff Thigpen has served on the Salute to Heroes Selection Committee through the American Red Cross.
• The High Point Register of Deeds office successfully moved out of the Guilford County Courthouse in High Point and into the DSS Building.
• Jeff Thigpen worked with State Senator Don Vaughan to exempt the elected official signature from the notary application form for Guilford County. That is a tremendous convenience to notary applicants.
• Jeff Thigpen led a Conflict Transformation workshop attended by over 50 young, elected officials from across the country.
• Register of Deeds office using Record Import Manager Software in partnering with Tax Department.

2009 Accomplishments

• Jeff Thigpen is re-elected without opposition to serve as Register of Deeds in November 2008.
• Jeff Thigpen named one of the Triad's 40 Leaders Under 40 by Triad Business Journal and UNC-Greensboro Bryan School of Business.
• Register of Deeds office completes an Audit Checklist sent to NC Secretary of State's office to validate standard operating procedures for office operation.
• Restored Marriage Books given new shelving for public use.
• Register of Deeds forms partnership with DSS to mail out food stamp packets from January through March 2009.
• Redaction of separation agreements completed. This project redacted account, pin numbers and NCDL numbers from online public records.
• Register of Deeds forms partnership with Tax Department and completes tax card update project saving Tax an estimated $7,000.
• Register of Deeds forms partnership with Health Department to scan medical records in July.
• Register of Deeds reduces its budget 18% for FY 09-10. This 18% reduction is larger than reductions in many ROD offices in North Carolina.
• Register of Deeds staff is reduced from 33 to 27 over last two fiscal years. In addition, our office completes a significant reorganization which reduces our administrative structure and increases day to day capacity.
• Register of Deeds received NCACC Productivity Award in September 2009.
• Jeff Thigpen elected District IV Chairman of NC Register of Deeds Association (NCARD).
• Jeff Thigpen appointed to subcommittee on Indexing Software Standards on NC Secretary of State Land Records Advisory Board. In addition, the Register is the Vice-Chairman of the Automation and Technology Committee of NCARD
• Register of Deeds obtains software certification through NC Secretary of State. Two additional ROD employees received their certification awards through NCARD.
• Register of Deeds served on the County's Efficiency Committee.

2008 Accomplishments

• Register of Deeds held e-Recording Kickoff in Guilford County in June 2008.
• Over 175 customers attended the largest kickoff in North Carolina.
• Electronic Recording was initiated in March 2008. To date, 1257 documents have been filed.
• All ROD staff completed the Register of Deeds School through the UNC Institute of Government. This goal was completed by the end of my first term.
• The social security redaction project was completed in November 2008. Over 40,000 social security numbers have been redacted from online images to safeguard personal information from public records.
• Returned two positions to Guilford County government through cross training and commitment to efficiencies through technology and staff development.
• Vital Records survey was completed in December 2007/January 2008.
• Comprehensive review of Indexing rules for Register of Deeds office was completed January 22, 2008. Rex Minneman with NC Secretary of State participated in this effort. This was the 1st review of Indexing rules since 1997.
• The Register of Deeds presented our computer software system to the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association (GRRA) on March 2008.
• The Register of Deeds presented our computer software system to the High Point Realtors Association (HPRA) on April 16, 2008. This was the first meeting with the HPRA.
• Reorganization effort was initiated with Fred Starling, HR Group to promote efficiencies and work design for move to BB and T building
• Reduced document return for customers from 7-10 days to 2-4 days in January 2008.
• The Register of Deeds preservation initiative through Brown's River and Marotti, Inc. completed the following: 29,306 pages of Old Index Books, 14,292 Plat Maps; 73,620 marriages.
• The Register of Deeds presented on topic of electronic recording to the following groups: 125 attorneys at the NC Bar Association in Cary in November 2008; 60 title searchers and paralegals at CLE seminar hosted by BB and T of Boone and Parker Title of Winston-Salem in August 2008; 75 title searchers and paralegals for BB and T and First American Title of the Piedmont.
• The Register of Deeds presented an update on BB and T building purchase and Internet Security to the Real Property Section of Greensboro Bar Association in November 2008.
• Registration and Identity Verification for Vital Records abstract access was implemented in November 2007. 7400 are registered and 665 have completed identity verification.
• Vitals area in Greensboro office was renovated in May 2008 to better facilitate customer service.
• Audit software program was created for Indexing that allows the Register of Deeds to audit the permanent index to find and correct errors in spelling, etc., that might create liability issues. The results for January to July 2008 are as follows: 57,249 documents audited; 827 documents corrected (1.47%); 98.53%accuracy rate.
• The Register of Deeds assisted Internal Revenue Service officers in criminal investigations using public records that have led to at least three arrests.
• The Register of Deeds met with the NC Association of Register of Deeds Vital Records Committee to discuss the need to strengthen identification requirements for certified and uncertified copies of vital records and to change GS 130A-93b to prevent or limit availability of that data in February 2008.
• A power point is published at www.guilforddeeds.com to explain NC General Statutes regarding access to public records laws and access to online documents.
• The Register of Deeds made specific recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding issues related to internet safety and public records laws in October 2008.

2007 Accomplishments

• Guilford County Register of Deeds staff received more certifications through the NC Institute of Government in 2007 than any other county in North Carolina.
• Thirty (30) of Thirty-Three (33) staff will have completed Register of Deeds School. The final three (3) will complete the School in 2008.
• Property Records Education Partners (PREP) held its first historic meeting at the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association in February 2007. Over 120 attended with equal representation from the public and private sectors to discuss e- recording in North Carolina. Guilford County Register of Deeds planned and hosted the meeting.
• New carpeting installed in the Vault area of the Greensboro office in April 2007.
• Directional signs added to the Recording, Vault, and Vital Records in Greensboro.
• Jeff Thigpen and David Smith completed the Advanced Register of Deeds School through the NC Institute of Government. The training is an intensive 3 month commitment that focused on land records, human resources, and administrative law.
• RFP for land records and vital record book restoration was completed and bids awarded to Joseph Marrotti, Inc., and Brown's River Restoration Company. This $1.6 million restoration project over the next five years will preserve marriage and land records for the next 50 to 75 years.
• Performance reports through crystal reports initiated for Administration and Supervisory Teams. Individual, area, scan, temp to perm, and perm times are monitored for high efficiency.
• A Spanish version Marriage Kiosk will be available for customers in the Greensboro and High Point offices and online by mid-November.
• A comprehensive cross-training program for ROD front line staff implemented in July 2007. The goal is to train as many staff as possible in Recording, Vitals, Vault, and Indexing areas.
• Redaction of Social Security numbers on Land Records from 1982-forward began in September 2007. This project will run 8 million images through OCR technology and ROD staff will verify images to be redacted.
• Electronic Recording Testing is complete and ROD to begin taking cancellations in December 2007.
• Security cameras installed in Greensboro and High Point offices.
• A comprehensive study was done regarding public records laws in North Carolina relating to land and vital records and online access of records. This study concluded in the Register of Deeds taking significant actions to enhance data security procedures.
• Registration and Authentication for online access of Vital Records Abstracts initiated in November 2007. This will provide additional access and secured access for online vital abstracts.
• Notary, plat, and assumed name books were scanned, edited, and are now searchable in the land records search.
• Individual scanners installed in High Point to reduce the amount of time between recordation and scanning of land record documents.
• All ROD staff participated in conflict resolution training in the Spring 2007. The training goals have been to enhance problem solving and interpersonal skills among staff as performance and cross training are increasingly emphasized.
• Audit software program created for Indexing that allows the Register of Deeds office to audit the permanent index to find and correct errors in spelling, etc., that might create liability issues.
• Comprehensive review of Indexing rules for Register of Deeds office has been initiated. Rex Minneman with NC Secretary of State will participate as an advisory resource for the review. This is the 1 review of Indexing rules since 1997.
• The Register of Deeds is an active participant in the Guilford Strategic Alliance and has helped organize five focus groups: Immigrants, Education, Foundations, News and Record, and Judicial groups.

2006 Accomplishments

• Guilford County citizen's accessibility of land records has increased dramatically. The Register of Deeds enhanced its technology capabilities through a new computer hardware and software system on July 17, 2006. Prior to July 17, images and indexes of land records were available and searchable online from 1982- forward. With the new computer system, indexes and images of land records are available and searchable from county's original document in 1771-forward.
• The county was saved at least $250,000 because of the RFP process for a new computer system. The RFP committee consisted of 18 representatives including ROD staff, Finance, Tax, GIS, IS and was co-chaired by two local attorneys, Alan Fergeson and Beth Koonce. BIS was selected in February 2006.
• Completed digitization of index book project in February 2006 that allowed documents to be searched back to 1771.
• Over 200 citizens have been trained on the new computer system via office training, online demo, and CD. Presentations were given to the Greensboro Bar Association.
• New computer hardware was purchased and installed in Greensboro and High Point.
• Register of Deeds office collaborated with GIS, Tax, Planning, and Community Development to upgrade Guilford County's GIS data viewer which will provide a central platform for public records availability from each department for citizens and the business community.
• The Register of Deeds is a lead organizer in creating a local Property Records Education Partners (PREP) chapter in North Carolina through the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA). PREP is a partnership between Register of Deeds, NC Secretary of State, Title Companies, Appraisers, Tax Assessors, Lenders and members of the real estate industry. Their common goals are to improve local industry relationships and work together on issues such as electronic recording. The first PREP meeting was held in Fayetteville on September 26, 2006. The meeting was co-facilitated by the Guilford County Register of Deeds. Guilford County will host the next PREP meeting in February 2007.
• Guilford County Property Records Advisory Council (PRAC) was officially convened in October 2006. This council is composed of the Register, ROD staff, and attorneys, title searchers, paralegals, and users of the office. GIS presented ademo of the new data
• All Register of Deeds employees completed Customer service training through Human Resources by December 2006. In addition, all staff attended Outlook and received training on the Business Information Systems (BIS) computer system.
• Want to save time in applying for a marriage license? Try the Guilford County Register of Deeds new online marriage application! The goal of this new online service is to expedite the processing of your application and reduce your time in our office. The first marriage license application was submitted October 30, 2006. Over 100 applications have been submitted in the last six weeks!
• Recording area in Greensboro and High Point were renovated with new workstations, carpeting in lieu of a new computer hardware and software system.
• Register of Deeds Goals and Objectives for FY 2005-06 achieved.
• Performance Management reports established in October 2006.
• The number of Register of Deeds staff certifications through the NC Institute of Government has increased from 3 in 2004 to 17 through the end of 2006.
• The Register of Deeds completed 34 individual meetings with staff in 2006. In addition, organizational communication has improved through the establishment of monthly Administrative, Supervisory, Staff Team, and Area Meetings. Administrative Guidelines have been reviewed by Administration and Supervisory staff and are being reviewed by front line staff: These internal procedures should be approved by end of 2006.
• Supervisors and Administrators went through training on Performance Ratings to improve supervisory effectiveness in employee evaluations in June 2006.
• Internal personnel file content and procedures were changed in November 2006 to be more in line with Guilford County best practices.
• A new telephone system has been implemented in the Greensboro office. The public receives a staff person for over 85% of phone calls during normal business hours. Calls to High Point will be routed to our office specialist by December 15, 2006. Call productivity reports have been established for efficiency and accountability.
• FY 2005-06 Year End showed the Register of Deeds office expended 97% of the requested budget and brought in an additional $1.8 million in revenue to the County.
• Over 500 email requests for information from the Register of Deeds have been submitted online and responded to by staff as result of enhancing our web presence with IS webmaster.
• In addition to land records, DOT, Roadway Corridor and Plat maps, Notary Index books, and Assumed name books were scanned, indexed and searchable by December 1, 2006.
• High Point Register of Deeds office will scan documents at time of recordation by the end of December 2006.
• Digitized "ins and outs" microfilm roll of titles searched from 1940's to mid 1960's in the Jamestown area accumulated from the HP Bar Association. This information was made searchable in October 2006. This saves search time when searching selected properties.
• Installed additional counters and a "take a number" system in the Vital Records division in Greensboro to help customers and staff facilitate work flow.

Our real estate, vitals and passport offices accept cash, checks, money orders, credit and debit cards for services rendered. For passport applications, a check or money order is required for payment to the US Department of State. Please call 336-641-7730 for details. Credit or debit card transactions are subject to a convenience fee.

Greensboro:

201 W. Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27402

• Vitals Department - 1st Floor
  Land Records Department - 2nd Floor

High Point:

325 E. Russell Ave. Room 155
High Point, NC 27260

We are open Monday through Friday (excluding county holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Marriage licenses and county birth records are issued between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Passport applications are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We now offer an overnight express service. Overnight delivery requests will be processed and completed if submitted by 3 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Signature required upon delivery. You can access this service by going to NCVITALS.

Contact the Clerk of Court at 336-412-7400.

Contact the Estate Division of Clerk of Court at 336-412-7550.

Contact the Special Proceeding Division of Clerk of Court at 336-412-7575.

For obtaining certified copies of vital records, picture identification that shows name is required. Examples are state issued driver's license, state issued ID card and passports.

The Register of Deeds office does not provide legal advice. It is advised that you speak to an attorney. A separation agreement may be filed in our office once the document is complete and properly notarized.