Vital Records
The Ashe County Health Department processes all birth and death certificates in the county. We work directly with funeral homes, medical examiners and hospitals. If the birth occurs at home, we also record home births. We do not usually work with the general public with our vital record information.
How do a get a certified copy of a birth or death certificate?
To obtain certified copies of birth and death certificates for Ashe County at the Register of Deeds. This web link will take you to their information and much of your legwork can be accomplished on line, including the required birth and death certificate requests forms that can be printed out at home and taken to the Ashe County Register of Deeds.
Ashe County Register of Deeds Online FormsGeneral Information
Births and deaths have been registered throughout the State of North Carolina only since 1913. Prior to 1913, the state of North Carolina did not use birth records or certificates of any kind.
Watauga and Alleghany Counties were created from the once larger, Ashe County. If you are conducting genealogical research, the Ashe County Register of Deeds has land and marriage records prior to 1859. Please contact the Ashe County Register of Deeds directly for more information.
Additional Vital Records information, Frequently Asked Questions, and tips on Genealogical Research, contact the North Carolina State Vital Records Office