High Point Death Records
High Point death records are filed with the Guilford County Register of Deeds. High Point has its own Register of Deeds office, which is one of two in Guilford County. This setup is rare in North Carolina, as most counties have just one office. Residents of High Point can get death certificates at the local office without a trip to Greensboro. Death records go back to September 1911 for all of Guilford County, and this page covers how to access them.
High Point Death Certificates Office
The Guilford County Register of Deeds High Point office is at 325 E. Russell Avenue, Room 155, High Point, NC 27260. The phone number is 336-641-7556. This office offers the same death certificate services as the main office in Greensboro.
Certified copies cost $10 each. Uncertified copies are $1 per page by mail or $0.05 in person. The office processes requests in about 3 working days. If you walk in, you may get your copy faster depending on the workload that day.
Guilford County is unique. It has two major cities and two courthouses. High Point residents do not need to drive to Greensboro for death records. Both offices have full access to the county's vital records database. You can use either one, no matter where in Guilford County the death took place.
The City of High Point website has local government information. For death records specifically, the Guilford County death certificates page has forms and office details.
City of High Point Vital Records
The High Point Register of Deeds office serves as a convenient local point for death certificate requests. Here is the city office that supports these services.
The High Point office is in the heart of the city, close to downtown. It serves residents from High Point and the eastern side of Guilford County. Both the High Point and Greensboro offices follow the same procedures for issuing death certificates.
Request Death Records in High Point
To get a death certificate in High Point, visit the Register of Deeds office at 325 E. Russell Avenue. Bring a valid photo ID and the following information:
- Full name of the deceased
- Date of death
- Place of death in Guilford County
- Your relationship to the deceased
Fill out a request form at the counter. The staff will search the index and pull the death record if it is on file. Guilford County has death records from September 1911 onward. That gives High Point residents access to more than a century of records.
You can also order by mail. Send your request to the Guilford County Register of Deeds, PO Box 3427, Greensboro, NC 27402-3427. Include a check for $10 per certified copy and a photocopy of your ID. Mail orders take about 3 working days to process, plus mailing time.
Email the office at guilforddeeds@guilfordcountync.gov if you have questions before you visit. The staff can confirm if a death record is on file and tell you what forms to bring. This step can save you time at the High Point office.
Note: Under G.S. 130A-93, only certain people may receive certified death certificates; bring proof of your relationship to the deceased when you visit the High Point office.
High Point Death Records and State Law
North Carolina law governs all death records in High Point. G.S. 130A-93 limits certified copies to close family members, legal agents, and government officials. G.S. 130A-93.1 opens access to uncertified copies for a wider group.
The Guilford County Register of Deeds applies these rules at both the High Point and Greensboro offices. When you request a certified death certificate, the staff will check your ID and verify your eligibility. This is a state requirement, not a local policy.
G.S. 130A-26A supports electronic vital records services. Guilford County uses this authority to offer some digital tools and email contact for death record requests. The Guilford County vital records page has the latest on what is available online.
For the full text of the vital records laws, visit the North Carolina General Assembly website. These statutes cover access, fees, filing, and privacy for death records throughout the state.
High Point Death Records for Genealogy
Death certificates from High Point are a strong resource for family history work. Records from September 1911 forward list the name of the deceased, parents' names, date and place of death, and cause of death. These facts can open up new branches of a family tree.
Uncertified copies are the best option for genealogy research. At $0.05 per page in person, they are very affordable. The High Point office can help you search the index and find the records you need. If you are looking for many records, the low cost of uncertified copies lets you build a large collection.
The North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh holds older records on microfilm. For High Point deaths before 1911, church records, cemetery files, and local newspaper death notices are your primary sources. The High Point Public Library may also have local history resources that can help with your research.
What High Point Death Certificates Show
A death certificate from the Guilford County office lists the full name of the deceased, the date and place of death, the cause of death, and the names of parents. The record also includes the name of the funeral home, the attending physician, and details about burial or cremation.
Certified copies have the official seal of the Guilford County Register of Deeds. They are required for legal tasks like estate settlement, insurance claims, and closing financial accounts. Uncertified copies hold the same facts but lack the seal. They cost far less and are a good fit for personal use and genealogy projects in the High Point area.
Note: High Point death records are part of the broader Guilford County collection; the same record can be retrieved from either the High Point or Greensboro office.
Guilford County Death Records
High Point is in Guilford County. Death certificates for the city are handled by the Guilford County Register of Deeds at both the High Point and Greensboro offices. For complete county-level information on vital records, fees, and other services, visit the Guilford County death records page.