Authentications

Payment

Payment is made to the "North Carolina Secretary of State."

Getting Documents To and From Us

Mail or deliver the documents in person to the address at the bottom of the main Authentication webpage. A detailed schedule is available on the "Getting Documents to and from Us" page.

Emergencies

Emergencies can happen. Review the "Turn Around Times" page. There is an option for same or next day documents if you can bring them into the office in Raleigh.

Certified North Carolina Statutes

You may obtain a certified copy of a North Carolina General Statute from the Reviser of Statutes. The Reviser does not issue any other type of certification. The Reviser is located in the Legislative Drafting Division of the North Carolina General Assembly.

Vital Records

Contact Vital Records to obtain marriage, birth or death certificates. Vital Records phone number is 919-733-3526. They will accept credit/charge cards. You may also be able to order the document online at North Carolina Vital Records Expedited Online Orders.