Births and deaths have been registered through the State of North Carolina
since 1913. Prior to that, the state did not use birth record or certificates of any kind. If you are conducting genealogical research, contact the Madison County Register of Deeds for more information.

The Madison County Health Department processes all birth and death certificates in the county. If a birth occurs at home, the health department will record the home birth. Health department staff works directly with hospitals, physicians and medical examiners, and funeral homes.

 

**To obtain certified copies of birth and death certificates, contact the
Madison County Register of Deeds (828) 649-3131

 

 

For additional Vital Records information, contact the North Carolina State Vital Records Office www.vitalrecords.dhhs.state.nc.us/vr

 

The Deputy Registrar/Vital Statistics position processes certificates for all births and deaths that occur in Madison County. Deaths are collected from sources such as newspaper obituaries, news reports of accidents involving death, and notifications from hospitals and funeral homes. It is the responsibility of the parent to apply for a birth certificate when a home birth/delivery has occurred in Madison County.

The Deputy Registrar is responsible for obtaining and preserving documents of all births and deaths in Madison County.  This evidence protects the legal rights of individuals and provides a sound statistical basis for health and social planning. These records (except fetal death reports) are filed permanently in the North Carolina Vital Records Office, Raleigh, NC, and are certified or verified when requested. http://vitalrecords.dhhs.state.nc.us/vr/index.html

 

 

Vital Records Services include:

o          Help with preparing birth certificates

o          Help with preparing death certificates

o          Help with preparing paperwork needed for children born out of wedlock. This is referred to as an “Affidavit of Parentage” (DHHS 1660).

 

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm

 

How to get an appointment at Vital Records?

No appointment is necessary, however calling ahead is recommended. (828) 649-3531

 

What to bring with you

Driver’s license or other picture identification and Social Security Card.

 

How are services paid for?

There is no charge for Vital Record’s services.

Certified copies of Birth & Death Certificates can be obtained through:

 

Madison County Register of Deeds
County Administration Building
5707 Highway 25/70
PO Box 66
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 649-3014

http://www.madisoncountync.org/-Deeds.html

 

Certificates from other counties or states must be requested from the place of birth or death.

 

Contact Information

 

Beth Cody, Deputy Registrar
Phone 828-649-3531
ecody@madisoncountync.org

 

 

 

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