Death Records

To Obtain a Copy of a Death Record

The Wayne County Register of Deeds Office can issue a death record for those persons who died in Wayne County. If the person died outside of Wayne County, contact the Register of Deeds office where the individual has passed.

To Obtain a Certified Copy of a Death Record in Person:

  • The Wayne County Register of Deeds Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse Annex in Goldsboro.
  • Death certificates can only be provided to these individuals: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, step-child, step-parent, the attorney for, or legal agent of the deceased.
    • Note: Uncertified copies are available to the public.
  • Complete the Application for Certified Copies of Vital Records form (PDF).
  • Bring proper identification (NOT expired); i.e. Driver’s License, State-Issued ID, Military/Veteran ID, & Passport.
  • Certified copies are $10 each. We accept cash or check, or debit/credit card with a surcharge of $2

To Obtain a Certified Copy of a Death Record by Mail:

  • If unable to come in person, you may send in a written request via the mail. Please include the following information on your request: Name of the deceased and date of death. You may download the request form online (PDF).
    • Sign the request and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with a copy of your current driver's license, and a current phone number.
  • Certified copies are $10 each. We accept check or money orders through the mail. If not including an envelope, please send an additional $1 for mailing back the certificate.
    • Mail the request to:
       Wayne County Register of Deeds
       224-226 E Walnut Street
       Goldsboro, NC 27533

To Obtain a Certified Copy of a Death Record Online:

  • Hover over Departments (without clicking), then click Register of Deeds (within the drop-down menu)
  • Next you will click on Order Online (on left side of page in the green column)
  • "Do not go to Death Records"
  • Follow the prompts and you can order as many certificates as you desire. Each certificate is $10.00
    • There is a one-time processing fee of $5.07

If you have other questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact this office at 919-731-1449. Any staff member will be happy to help you.