Cabarrus County Death Index

The Cabarrus County death index is maintained by the Register of Deeds office in Concord, North Carolina. Cabarrus County stores death certificates for all deaths that occurred within its borders. Residents and eligible family members can search the death index and request copies of death records. This page covers the steps to find death certificates in Cabarrus County, the history of death records in this area, and online tools that help with record searches. The Register of Deeds handles all vital records for the county.

Cabarrus County Death Records Office

The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds keeps vital records and provides certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates. The office offers both in-person and mail request options for death records. Staff can help you search the Cabarrus County death index and locate the record you need.

You can visit the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds to learn more about their services. The office handles all types of vital records for the county. When requesting a death certificate, bring a valid photo ID and know the name of the deceased and the date of death. The fee for a certified copy in Cabarrus County is $10.

The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds office is shown below.

This is the main page for the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds, where vital records services are listed.

Cabarrus County Death Index History

Cabarrus County holds an index to vital statistics that includes deaths from 1913 to 1965. The county also has death indexes from 1921 to 1981. These records span a long period and are useful for family history work in Cabarrus County.

North Carolina began requiring death registration statewide in 1913. Compliance was uneven at first. Many deaths in Cabarrus County between 1913 and 1945 may not have been recorded. After World War II, filing became more consistent. For deaths before 1930 in Cabarrus County, the North Carolina State Archives is the primary source. The State Archives holds certificates from 1913 to 1975 and an index covering 1913 to 1979.

The Cabarrus County vital records page has more details on requesting death certificates.

The vital records section of the Cabarrus County website covers birth, marriage, and death certificate requests.

Note: Cabarrus County death indexes from 1921 to 1981 are a key resource for mid-century family research in this part of North Carolina.

Who Can Request Death Records

Access to Cabarrus County death certificates follows the rules in N.C.G.S. 130A-93. Certified copies are limited to certain people. The spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild of the deceased can get one. A person with a legal interest in the record also qualifies.

For Cabarrus County deaths within the last 50 years, only those listed above can receive a certified copy. After 50 years, the restriction loosens. Researchers who want an uncertified copy for family history can request one at a lower cost. Uncertified copies from Cabarrus County work for genealogy but not for legal purposes.

To get a death record, you must show valid photo ID. The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds accepts a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Foreign IDs may be accepted at the office's discretion.

Search Cabarrus County Death Index Online

Cabarrus County provides online access to property records and some vital records information through their website. The Cabarrus County online records search lets you look up documents held by the Register of Deeds.

The online search portal for Cabarrus County gives access to recorded documents in the Register of Deeds system.

For broader searches, FamilySearch has free databases with North Carolina death records. These include certificates from 1906 to 1930 with images and indexes from 1931 to 1994. Many Cabarrus County deaths appear in these online collections. The NC Vital Records research page helps you pick the right source based on when the death took place.

State Death Record Resources

NC Vital Records holds death certificates from 1930 to the present. You can order copies by mail or through VitalChek, the only authorized online vendor. The state search fee is $24 for a three-year period. VitalChek adds a $13.95 processing fee. These fees cover Cabarrus County death records from 1930 onward.

The state office in Raleigh currently has long wait times. If you need a Cabarrus County death certificate soon, visit the Register of Deeds in Concord. Local requests are often processed the same day. The state office takes 110 to 115 business days for mail orders. In-person visits to the state office require an appointment.

Note: The $24 state search fee is not refundable, even if no Cabarrus County death record is found during the search.

Cabarrus County Death Index Tips

When you search the Cabarrus County death index, start with the full legal name of the person. Common last names in this area include Barrier, Bost, Cook, Furr, and Misenheimer. Spelling can vary in older records. Try different forms of a first name if your first search does not work. For example, "William" may be listed as "Wm" in older entries.

The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds in Concord keeps death records from 1913 to the present. Earlier deaths may show up in church records, cemetery logs, or family Bibles. The North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh holds delayed death certificates that cover some pre-1913 deaths in Cabarrus County. These are useful when the county death index does not go back far enough for your research.

Note: Always bring a valid photo ID when you visit the Cabarrus County office to request death index records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cabarrus County. A death certificate is filed in the county where the death took place. If you are not sure, check these nearby counties for the record.