Avery County Register of Deeds
REAL ESTATE RECORDING/VAULT ACCESS:
We accept In-person, Electronic Recording and Mail in documents for recording.
Online Document searches are available on our website. If you need assistance please call our office.
VITAL RECORDS REQUEST:
You may order certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates through our website. All requests will be processed and mailed out the same day or the following day, depending on time of submission.
You may send us a request by mail along with the fee, copy of your photo ID and a self- addressed stamped envelope.
If you just need a copy of a vital record please call our office for assistance.
For out of county birth certificates (Born on or after 01/01/1971), you must come into our office.
MARRIAGE LICENSES:
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.Please call the office to schedule the appointment. Only the applicants will be allowed in the Courthouse. The application is available on our website and should be filled out prior to the appointment.
The Register of Deeds Office records all land transactions, birth, deaths, and marriages that occur in Avery County.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Documents are recorded 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Marriage Certificates issued on 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Register of Deeds Office acts as a recording office only. North Carolina General Statutes specifically prohibit the Register of Deeds or the staff from practicing law. We are unable to supply legal forms, provide instructions of drafting or completing forms, or answer questions regarding the legal consequences of instruments filed. We advise you to consult an attorney if you have any legal questions.
