Kannapolis Death Index Records
The Kannapolis death index spans two counties in North Carolina. Kannapolis is a unique city that sits in both Cabarrus County and Rowan County. The city does not keep its own death records. Death certificates for Kannapolis come from the Register of Deeds in the county where the death took place. You must know which side of Kannapolis the death occurred on to contact the right office. Both county offices maintain death records from 1913 to the present.
Kannapolis Quick Facts
Kannapolis Death Records and Two Counties
Kannapolis has a rare setup. The city crosses the line between Cabarrus County and Rowan County. This means death records for Kannapolis are split between two offices. The death certificate is filed in whichever county the death actually took place in. If someone died at a home or facility on the Cabarrus side, you go to the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds. If the death was on the Rowan County side, you go to the Rowan County office.
The city itself covers eight postal zip codes. Six of those were once tied to other towns like Concord, Landis, and China Grove. This makes it even more important to check the exact address of death before you request a record. The City of Kannapolis does not maintain vital records. City Hall is at 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Staff there can help with general city questions but not death records.
Deaths that occurred at Atrium Health Cabarrus, the main hospital near Kannapolis, fall under Cabarrus County. Deaths at homes or other locations depend on which side of the county line the address sits on. When in doubt, call both offices or check the address against county maps.
Cabarrus County Death Index for Kannapolis
For deaths on the Cabarrus County side of Kannapolis, contact the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds. The office is at 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC 28025. Phone: 704-920-2112. Certified copies cost $10 each. The office accepts cash, check, Visa, and MasterCard.
| Office | Cabarrus County Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Church Street S Concord, NC 28025 |
| Phone | 704-920-2112 |
| Fee | $10 per certified copy |
Most of Kannapolis falls within Cabarrus County. This means the Cabarrus office holds the bulk of Kannapolis death records. Visit in person for same-day service. Bring a valid photo ID and your payment.
Rowan County Death Index for Kannapolis
For deaths on the Rowan County side of Kannapolis, contact the Rowan County Register of Deeds. The office is at 402 N Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Phone: 704-216-8626. Certified copies cost $10 each. The office maintains vital records for all events in Rowan County, including the Rowan portion of Kannapolis.
The Rowan County portion of Kannapolis is smaller than the Cabarrus side. Still, a number of deaths each year fall under Rowan County jurisdiction. If you are not sure which county holds the record, try calling the Cabarrus office first since it covers the larger part of Kannapolis. If they do not have the record, try Rowan County next.
How to Get a Kannapolis Death Certificate
Getting a death certificate for someone who died in Kannapolis takes a few steps. First, figure out which county the death took place in. Check the street address. Then contact the correct county Register of Deeds.
At either office, you will need:
- Full name of the person who died
- Date of death
- Valid photo ID
- Payment of $10 per certified copy
- Proof of relationship for certified copies
Both offices accept in-person and mail requests. In-person visits offer same-day service at either the Concord or Salisbury location. Mail requests take longer. Send your application, ID copy, and payment to the correct county office. Include a stamped return envelope with your Kannapolis death record request.
Note: If you cannot determine which county holds the record, you may contact North Carolina Vital Records for a statewide search.
State Death Records for Kannapolis
When you cannot find the record at either county office, North Carolina Vital Records can help. The state office holds death records from 1930 to the present. They search across all counties in one request. This is especially useful for Kannapolis since the city spans two counties and the correct office may not be obvious.
The state charges $24 for a search and one copy. Extra copies are $15 each. This costs more than the $10 county fee. Processing at the state level can take months. For Kannapolis death records, try both county offices before turning to the state. Between Cabarrus and Rowan counties, one of them will have the record if the death took place within Kannapolis city limits.
The North Carolina State Archives have death record indexes from 1913 to 1979. These are free to search and help pinpoint which county holds a specific record. Genealogy researchers looking into Kannapolis families often start with the Archives to narrow their search before ordering from either Cabarrus or Rowan County.
Cabarrus and Rowan County Death Index
Kannapolis spans both Cabarrus County and Rowan County. Death records are split between the two county offices based on where the death occurred. For full details on each county's death records, request steps, and resources, visit the county pages below.