Divorce Records in Guilford County, NC

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• North Carolina Vital Records (NCDHHS)Official

  Order certified copies of birth and death certificates from North Carolina Vital Records, the official state vital records office within the Department of Health and Human Services.

  Several weeks by mail; same-day expedited in person$24 first copy; $15 each additionalOnline, mail, in personEligible person/immediate family; valid photo ID

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• Guilford County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Guilford County, NC County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Guilford County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).