Iredell County Death Index

Iredell County death index records start in 1913 and run to the present day. The Register of Deeds has two office sites for your ease of access, one in Statesville and one in Mooresville. You can search the death index for names, dates, and file details on past deaths in North Carolina. This guide walks you through how to request death records from Iredell County, order online, and use free genealogy tools to dig deeper into the death index.

Iredell County Death Records at the Register of Deeds

The Iredell County Register of Deeds is the custodian and manager of death records. Renee L. Holland is the Register of Deeds. The office has two sites for your ease of use. The Statesville office is at 211 Constitution Lane, Statesville, NC 28677. The Mooresville office is at 610 East Center Ave., Mooresville, NC 28115. Call (704) 872-7468 for either site.

The Iredell County death index covers deaths from 1913 to the present. The office also keeps deeds, deeds of trust, plat maps, powers of attorney, and many other county documents that date back to the 1700s. Staff can issue certified death certificates, marriage licenses, and military discharges. The Iredell County online database also serves as an archive for these records.

Note: By North Carolina law, the Iredell County Register of Deeds cannot prepare or help with the preparation of legal documents per N.C.G.S. 84-4 and 84-5.

How to Order Iredell County Death Records

The Iredell County birth and death records page lays out two ways to order a death certificate from the death index.

The first way is by application. Complete the Iredell County application form (available as a PDF) and email, fax, mail, or bring it in person. Follow the steps on the form. If you send it by email or fax, allow about 10 minutes before you call to pay. Payment is $10 per certified copy.

The second way is through the Permitium online ordering system. This tool lets you order certified death certificates from home. Extra fees apply when you use the online system. If you have questions about the site, call (855) 642-2453 for help. Both methods give you access to the full Iredell County death index from 1913 to the present.

For genealogy use, you can get photocopies of death records by mail. Send a written request to the Iredell County Register of Deeds. Attach $1 for return postage or a stamped envelope with your address. People doing family research can also use the online database, but the actual image of a death record is only visible on the workstations inside the office.

Iredell County Death Index and Statewide Access

The Iredell County Register of Deeds can issue birth certificates from the statewide vital records database. This means they can pull records from any of the 100 North Carolina counties. However, this applies only to births after 1971 with some limits. Death records remain county-specific, so you need to contact the county where the death took place.

Under North Carolina's Public Records Law, any person may request public records from Iredell County. But vital records have special rules under N.C.G.S. 130A-93. Only close family, legal representatives, or those with a direct interest can get certified copies of death records. ID is always needed. The Iredell County public records page gives more details on these rules.

The genealogy records search for Iredell County covers cemeteries, census data, death records, marriage records, obituaries, wills, and more. These free tools add depth to the Iredell County death index and help researchers build a fuller picture of family history.

North Carolina Death Index Resources

For death records outside of Iredell County, the North Carolina Vital Records office in Raleigh has files from 1930 to the present. The state search fee is $24 per three-year period. This is more than the $10 county fee, so check the Iredell County death index first if you know the death took place here.

The North Carolina State Archives holds original death records from 1913 to 1975 for most counties. The archives charge less than the state vital records office. For a broader look at North Carolina death data, the NC Archives Store sells copies of death certificates from 1906 to 1979. FamilySearch also offers free databases that cover North Carolina Deaths and Burials from 1898 to 1994 and death certificates from 1909 to 1975.

Who Can Get Iredell County Death Records

Certified death records in Iredell County are limited by state law. You must be one of these people to get a certified copy:

• The person's spouse
• Parent or stepparent
• Child or stepchild
• Brother or sister
• Grandparent or grandchild
• A person with a legal claim to personal or property rights
• An agent, attorney, or legal representative

Uncertified copies are open to anyone in Iredell County. Certified copies cost $10 each. All requests need a valid photo ID. The Iredell County office takes cash, checks, and cards. Online orders through Permitium have extra processing fees.

Iredell County Death Index Search Tips

Iredell County is in the western Piedmont of North Carolina. The death index covers Statesville, Mooresville, and Troutman along with rural areas. Many families in Iredell County have been here since the colonial period. Common surnames in the death index include Allison, Graham, Morrison, and Templeton.

The Register of Deeds in Statesville holds death records from 1913 to the present. For earlier deaths, the North Carolina State Archives is the main resource. Iredell County also has strong genealogy support through the local library system. The Iredell County Public Library has a genealogy room with indexes, cemetery records, and newspaper clippings. These can add detail to what you find in the Iredell County death index. Staff at the Register of Deeds can also help with spelling variations on older records, which is common in this area.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Iredell County. If the death took place in a neighboring area, contact that county's Register of Deeds for death index records.