Pasquotank County Death Index

Pasquotank County death records are maintained by the Register of Deeds in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The death index covers all deaths filed in Pasquotank County from 1913 to the present day. You can search for death certificates, request copies, and access vital records through the county office. Pasquotank County is in the northeastern part of North Carolina. This page explains how to use the death index and get the records you need from Pasquotank County.

Pasquotank County Death Records Office

The Pasquotank County Register of Deeds provides vital records services from their office in Elizabeth City. The office is at 203 E Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. They maintain all death records for deaths in Pasquotank County from 1913 forward. The office also issues marriage licenses, keeps birth records, records military discharges, and maintains cemetery records.

The Register of Deeds, Joyce W. Pritchard, leads the office. Staff are committed to proper enforcement of North Carolina General Statutes on vital records. They provide prompt service to all who visit. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach them by phone at (252) 335-4367.

The Pasquotank County vital records page has details on what records are available and how to request them. Certified death certificates cost $10 each. Uncertified copies cost $0.25 each. These rates make Pasquotank County one of the most affordable places to get death records in North Carolina.

Search the Pasquotank Death Index

You can search the Pasquotank County death index in person, by mail, or online. Each method has its own steps and costs.

In-person requests are the fastest. Go to 203 E Main Street in Elizabeth City. Bring your photo ID. Give the staff the name and date of death. They will search the Pasquotank County death index and print your copy. Pay $10 for a certified copy or $0.25 for an uncertified version. Most requests are handled the same day.

For mail requests, send a letter to the Pasquotank County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 154, Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0154. Include the full name of the deceased, date of death, your link to them, a copy of your government ID, and payment by money order or personal check. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing time is typically two to four weeks for Pasquotank County mail requests.

You can also order through the state office at NC Vital Records for a $24 fee. The Pasquotank County office at $10 per copy is the better deal for local death records. Contact the Register of Deeds in Elizabeth City for the most current ordering options.

Pasquotank County Death Certificate Access

North Carolina law controls who may get certified death certificates from Pasquotank County. Certified copies carry the official seal and are valid for legal use. Uncertified copies are open to the public.

Under N.C.G.S. 130A-93, these people can get certified copies from the Pasquotank County death index:

• Spouse of the deceased
• Mother or father
• Brother or sister
• Child or grandchild
• Grandmother or grandfather
• Attorney or authorized legal agent
• Funeral directors for professional duties

Anyone can get uncertified copies of death records in Pasquotank County for just $0.25 each. These work well for family history and research. They have the same data as certified copies. The Pasquotank County Register of Deeds issues both types of death records.

Pasquotank County Death Record History

Pasquotank County has some of the oldest records in North Carolina. The county dates back to the colonial era. Historical records include the Old Albemarle County records with Pasquotank Precinct births, marriages, deaths, brands, and flesh marks. The State Archives holds records from 1691 to 1822 in two volumes.

The Pasquotank County NCGenWeb vital records page is a key tool for genealogy. It links to free resources on FamilySearch, including North Carolina births and christenings from 1866 to 1964 and death certificates from 1906 to 1930. The site also has the North Carolina deaths and burials index from 1898 to 1994.

For deep research in Pasquotank County, the State Archives is a must. They hold historic vital records and other documents. The NC State Library also has guides on vital records research that cover Pasquotank County.

Note: For Pasquotank County death records before 1913, check the State Archives or contact the Perquimans County Register of Deeds for certain historical records.

North Carolina Death Index for Pasquotank County

State resources can help when the Pasquotank County office does not have what you need. NC Vital Records in Raleigh holds death certificates from 1930 to today. The fee is $24 per three-year search period. This is much more than the $10 Pasquotank County charges. Use the state as a backup option.

The state office is at 225 N. McDowell St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Call 919-733-3000 for details. In-person visits require an appointment. Mail requests are also accepted. The NC Genealogical Society has a full research guide for finding death records in Pasquotank County and across North Carolina.

Pasquotank County Death Index Fees

Certified death certificates from Pasquotank County cost $10 each. Uncertified copies cost just $0.25 each, making Pasquotank County one of the most affordable places to get death records in North Carolina. These low rates apply at the Register of Deeds office in Elizabeth City.

The state office in Raleigh charges $24 per three-year search. That is more than double the Pasquotank County rate. For records filed in the county, the local office is the better deal. Payment at the Elizabeth City office can be made by cash, check, or money order. Mail requests must include a check or money order payable to the Pasquotank County Register of Deeds.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pasquotank County in northeastern North Carolina. Make sure you contact the correct county for where the death took place.