Vital Records - Birth, Death & Marriage
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Only a mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, or spouse may obtain someone else's birth certificate with proper ID.
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Certified certificates are $10.00 each.
To request certified certificates of Gaston County Births and Deaths fill out the form below and either bring or mail to the following addresses:
- Online – https://www.getcertificatenow.com/Gaston Service Fee of $3.50 in addition to the cost of the Certificate(s) is charged by a 3rd party vendor for this service.
- In person - Gaston County Courthouse
325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
(formerly 325 N. Marietta Street)
Gastonia, NC 28052
- Mail - Gaston County Register of Deeds
PO Box 1578 Gastonia, NC 28053
Money Orders or Checks for Mail request.
Cash & Credit Cards for in person request.
Out of County Births
To request Birth Certificates from State Vital Records see information on the State website at http://vitalrecords.dhhs.state.nc.us
Gaston County Register of Deeds now offers a service for Statewide Births from 1971 forward. They are available to be purchased in the office only. The cost for this service is $24.00. (fee set by State, cash only).
Marriage Licenses
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Licenses are issued Monday - Friday by appointment only, allow at least 20-30 minutes to process. Call 704-862-7687 to make appointment.
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Apply online and submit before coming to appointment.
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Both applicants must come in person and have a valid state ID, valid driver's license, or a certified copy of birth certificate. (If foreign birth certificate, must be translated in English and certified.)
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Social security card.
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If previous marriage ended in Divorce or Annulment, applicant must provide a copy signed by judge.
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If previous marriage ended in death, applicant must know the month and date of the death.
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Licenses issued in Gaston County can be used anywhere in North Carolina, but must be returned to the county where purchased. Some counties may have other requirements for purchasing licenses.
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Cost of License is $60.00. Cash, credit card or money orders will be accepted.
Information regarding marriage license fee per NC General Statutes- $30.00 goes to the Department of Administration for Domestic Violence Fund.
- $5.00 goes to the NC Department of Public Instruction Children’s Trust Fund.
- $25.00 is the Register of Deeds Fee
- Licenses are valid for 60 days from the date purchased.
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No one under age 14 years of age can get a marriage license in North Carolina. Ages 14-16 need a court order signed by a judge. Ages 16-18 must have parent's consent along with proper ID's.
Certified copies of Marriage licenses are available for $10.00 cash, credit card or money orders accepted. Requested by mail or in person. Fill out form below and mail to Gaston County Register of Deeds PO Box 1578 Gastonia NC 28053