Wake County Death Records (North Carolina)

Wake County Coroners and Medical Examiners are responsible for determining a deceased person's cause, time, and manner of death in Wake County, NC. They also maintain Wake County death records, including information that is filed with state or local government authorities. These death records include information about how the deceased individual passed away, the time and place of death, and any personal information available, such as the individual's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners make Wake County death record information available to the public through online databases.

Alamance County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Alexander County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Alleghany County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Anson County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Ashe County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Avery County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Beaufort County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Bertie County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Bladen County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Brunswick County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Burke County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Cabarrus County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Caldwell County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Camden County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Carteret County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Caswell County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Catawba County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Chatham County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Cherokee County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Chowan County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Cleveland County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Columbus County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Craven County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Cumberland County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Currituck County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Dare County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Davidson County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Davie County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Duplin County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Durham County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Edgecombe County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Forsyth County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Franklin County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Gaston County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Gates County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Graham County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Granville County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Greene County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Guilford County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Halifax County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Harnett County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Haywood County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Henderson County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Hertford County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Hoke County Medical Examiner & Coroner Raleigh NC 4312 District Drive 27607 919-743-9000

Wake County Cemeteries are burial sites that provide burial plots or internment facilities for deceased people in Wake County, NC. Cemeteries also maintain Wake County death records for the individuals buried in their grounds, including the individual's name, date of death, and date of birth. Wake County cemetery records may also list any known relatives of the deceased who are buried in the same location. These records can be an important source for genealogical research, particularly for cemeteries with a long history. Some Cemeteries provide online access to their records on their websites.

Brier Creek Memorial Gardens Cemetery Raleigh NC 7600 ACC Boulevard 27617 919-596-3297

Buckleigh Hills Pet Cremation & Memorials Cemetery Zebulon NC 9549 Dukes Lake Road 27597 919-269-7771

Cary Wake Memorial Park Cemetery Cary NC 101 Gathering Park Circle, 104 27519 919-465-0888


Wake County Clerks are responsible for maintaining and preserving public records for a local government in Wake County, NC. As part of this job, Clerks often keep Wake County vital records, including death records. This can include Wake County death certificates, death registries, information about the time, place, and cause of death, and the deceased individual's name, parents' names, and age at death. Clerks also issue certified death certificates, which are often required to settle financial and legal matters such as wills, estates, and filing for life insurance. These records can also be used for Wake County genealogical research, and some Clerks maintain vital records that date back to 1630. Clerks often provide online access to death records.

Garner Clerk Garner NC 900 7th Avenue 27529 919-773-4406

Holly Springs Town Clerk Holly Springs NC 128 South Main Street 27540 919-557-3900