High Point Death Records
High Point death records are managed by the Guilford County Register of Deeds. The city of High Point does not keep its own vital records. All death certificates for the High Point area are filed and stored at the county level. High Point residents benefit from having a dedicated Guilford County office right in the city, making it easy to get death records without driving to Greensboro. This page explains the steps for requesting a death certificate, the fees involved, and who can get a certified copy in High Point.
High Point Death Records Quick Facts
High Point Death Records Office
The Guilford County Register of Deeds runs a full-service office in High Point. It is at 325 E. Russell Avenue, Room 155, High Point, NC 27260. Call 336-641-7556 for questions. This office provides the same services as the main Greensboro location.
High Point residents can get certified death certificates, submit forms, and pay fees right here. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also use the Greensboro office at 201 W. Market Street if that is more convenient. Both locations serve all of Guilford County. Death records for any event in the county can be obtained at either location.
The High Point office accepts cash in bills of $50 or less, checks, and money orders made out to "Register of Deeds." No counter checks or funds from foreign banks are accepted.
High Point Death Record Requests
Visit the High Point office with valid photo ID and $10 per certified copy. The staff can search records by name and date. Copies are printed during your visit. Uncertified copies cost just $0.05 per page for in-person requests. This low rate helps researchers who need many pages from the High Point area death index.
For mail requests, send your form, photo ID copy, and payment to: Register of Deeds, Vital Records Section, P.O. Box 3427, Greensboro, NC 27402-3427. The office needs a real signature on every request. Fax and email are not accepted. Uncertified copies by mail cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 each. Mail orders from the High Point area process within three business days.
Note: High Point residents can also complete the online application on the Guilford County website to speed up their visit.
High Point Death Certificate Process
The City of High Point offers many local services but does not handle death records. Learn more at the High Point city government website.
When you visit the High Point office, bring one of these forms of ID: a state driver's license, state-issued ID card, passport, or military ID. The staff will ask about your link to the deceased before issuing a certified copy. For uncertified copies, ID is still requested but the rules are more relaxed. High Point residents should plan to pay at the time of the visit since the office does not send bills.
Who Can Get High Point Death Records
State law controls access to certified death records in High Point. Under North Carolina General Statute 130A-93, only these people may request a certified copy:
- Spouse of the deceased
- Parent or stepparent
- Child or stepchild
- Sibling of the deceased
- Grandparent or grandchild
- Person with a legal need for the record
- Attorney or authorized agent
Uncertified copies are open to the public in High Point. These work for family history research and personal files. They do not carry legal weight for estate claims or insurance. The High Point office can help you decide which type fits your needs.
State Death Index for High Point
High Point residents can also use the North Carolina Vital Records office in Raleigh. The state holds death records from 1930 to the present for every county. The fee is $24 for a search and one copy. Extra copies cost $15 each. This is helpful when you do not know where a death occurred.
The state office takes much longer than the local High Point office. Current wait times exceed 100 business days. For deaths in Guilford County, the High Point office is faster and costs only $10 per copy. Use the state office only when the county of death is unknown or the record is from another part of North Carolina.
Death Index Research in High Point
Guilford County death records date back to September 1911. This gives High Point one of the longer records spans in the state. The Register of Deeds has a research center in Greensboro where you can search and print copies for $0.05 per page. The High Point office also helps with research requests.
The office does not have death records from other counties. You must contact the county where the death took place for those records. If the county is unknown, call NC Vital Records at 919-733-3000 for a statewide search. For High Point area deaths before 1911, check the North Carolina State Archives. Email guilforddeeds@guilfordcountync.gov with questions about the High Point death index or research options.
High Point Death Record Amendments
Errors on a High Point death certificate can be fixed through the amendment process. Amendments cover mistakes on the original record or facts that were left out at the time of filing. The Guilford County office handles all amendments by appointment only.
Slots run from 8 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Bring a $15 money order for NC Vital Records and $10 in cash or check for the county fee. The staff sends the amendment to the state for final review. Call 336-641-7730 to book an appointment for a High Point area death record amendment.
Guilford County Death Index
High Point is in Guilford County. All death records for the city go through the county Register of Deeds. For a complete guide to Guilford County death record services, fees, and office hours, see the county page.