Vital Records & Certificates in Asheboro, North CarolinaRandolph County Register-Deeds

Asheboro residents frequently need vital records for employment at the world-famous North Carolina Zoo, school enrollment in highly-rated Asheboro City Schools, passport applications for international travel, college enrollment for students attending UNC system schools, and real estate transactions in this growing Piedmont community. The city’s role as county seat makes it the natural hub for vital records services.

Birth certificates for Asheboro residents are obtained through the Randolph County Register of Deeds at 158 Worth Street, conveniently located in the heart of downtown near the historic courthouse square. Local births at Randolph Health hospital or FirstHealth Moore Regional often require certified copies for school enrollment at Asheboro City Schools, passport applications for zoo employment background checks, or documentation for college-bound students heading to UNC schools. The register of deeds office also maintains historical birth records dating back to the early 1900s, important for families researching Randolph County genealogy. Staff members are familiar with both walk-in service and mail requests for residents throughout the county.

Couples planning weddings at venues like the North Carolina Zoo’s Country Park or ceremonies in historic downtown Asheboro obtain marriage licenses from the Randolph County Register of Deeds on Worth Street. North Carolina requires a 72-hour waiting period after license application, though this can be waived for active military personnel. Many couples appreciate Asheboro’s scenic backdrop for wedding photos, from the rolling Uwharrie foothills to the manicured grounds of Bicentennial Park.

Death certificates are processed by the Randolph County Register of Deeds for all county deaths. Asheboro’s growing retiree population and multi-generational families often need certified copies for Social Security benefits, insurance claims, and estate settlements. The office maintains computerized records for recent deaths and archived records for historical research.

Divorce documentation is handled through the Randolph County Clerk of Superior Court, located adjacent to the Register of Deeds office in the courthouse complex on Worth Street. Residents needing certified divorce decrees for remarriage, property matters, or name restoration can request copies with proper identification and case details.

Visit the Randolph County Register of Deeds at 158 Worth Street, Suite A, in downtown Asheboro’s courthouse complex. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no lunch closure for public convenience. Free parking is available on Worth Street and in the courthouse parking lot behind the building. During North Carolina Zoo peak season and downtown events, street parking can fill up, so the rear lot provides reliable access. The office accepts cash, personal checks, money orders, and credit cards for payment.

From Sunset Avenue (Business 220), turn onto Worth Street toward the courthouse. The Register of Deeds is in Suite A of the courthouse annex building.