Hertford County Death Index

Hertford County death index records go back to 1913. The Register of Deeds in Winton is the official source for death certificates in this part of North Carolina. You can search for death records by name and date at the county office. This guide explains how to get death records from the Hertford County death index, what fees to expect, and where to find more help with your search. Whether you need a certified copy or a basic lookup, this page has what you need.

Hertford County Death Records Office

The Hertford County Register of Deeds keeps all death records for the county. The office is in the Hertford County Courthouse at 701 N. King St., Winton, NC 27986. Call (252) 358-7850 for help. The fax number is (252) 358-7914. Hertford County sits in the northeast corner of North Carolina.

The office holds death certificates, birth certificates, and marriage records. Certified copies of death certificates cost $10 per copy. You can make requests in person, by mail, and the office may offer online options as well. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit the Hertford County office. Staff can search the death index and pull the file you need. Uncertified copies are also on hand for those who just need the data for personal use or genealogy work.

How to Search Hertford County Death Index Records

The best way to search the Hertford County death index is to visit the office in person. Go to the courthouse in Winton with your photo ID. Tell the staff the name and date of death you are looking for. They will search the index and find the record. You can get copies on the spot.

If you cannot visit in person, send a written request by mail. Include the full name on the death record, the date of death, how you are tied to the person, a copy of your photo ID, and payment of $10 per certified copy. Mail your request to the Hertford County Register of Deeds at the courthouse address in Winton. Under North Carolina law, only close family or those with a legal claim can get certified copies of death records.

The recorded document search portal gives you a way to search Hertford County documents online. It covers deeds, liens, and vital records indexes. You can search by name and date range. This free tool is useful for a first look at what is in the Hertford County death index before you visit or write to the office.

Hertford County Death Index for Genealogy

Hertford County death records are a key resource for family history work. The death index starts in 1913, which covers over a century of data. The genealogy records search for Hertford County includes cemeteries, census data, marriage records, obituaries, wills, and probate records. These can add context to what you find in the death index.

For records outside the county office, the North Carolina Vital Records office in Raleigh has death records from 1930 to the present. The fee is $24 per search and one copy. The North Carolina State Archives holds original death records from 1913 to 1975. The archives are a cheaper option for genealogy research than the state vital records office. You can also check the NC Archives Store for death certificates from 1906 to 1979.

FamilySearch offers free databases that cover North Carolina death records. These include North Carolina Deaths and Burials from 1898 to 1994 and North Carolina Death Certificates from 1909 to 1975. These tools can help you trace family lines across Hertford County and all of North Carolina without leaving your home.

Note: For death records before 1913, the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh is the best source for Hertford County data.

Who Can Get Hertford County Death Records

North Carolina General Statute 130A-93 says who can get a certified death record. For Hertford County, the list is the same as every other county in the state. You must be one of these people:

• Spouse of the person who died
• Parent or stepparent
• Child or stepchild
• Brother or sister
• Grandparent or grandchild
• A person with a legal claim to personal or property rights
• An attorney or authorized agent of the above

You must show a valid photo ID for any request at the Hertford County office. Uncertified copies are open to anyone and work for personal use. They do not carry the official seal and cannot be used for legal matters. The cost of certified copies is $10 each at the Hertford County Register of Deeds.

North Carolina State Death Index Resources

If the Hertford County death index does not have what you need, the state of North Carolina has more options. The state vital records office in Raleigh can search all counties for death records from 1930 to the present. The phone number is 919-733-3000. The state office is at 225 N. McDowell St., Raleigh, NC 27603.

The state search fee is $24 for a three-year span. This is more than the $10 county fee, so it makes sense to check the Hertford County office first. If you know the death took place in Hertford County, the local office will cost less and may be faster. For deaths in an unknown county, the state office can search across all of North Carolina.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Hertford County. If you need death index records from a nearby area, check that county's Register of Deeds.