This evidence protects the legal rights of individuals and provides a sound statistical basis for health and social planning. These records (except fetal death reports) are filed permanently in the NC Division of Public Health Vital Records, in Raleigh, NC, and are certified or verified when requested
A child's birth certificate is registered by the hospital if the child is born there. It is the responsibility of the parent to apply for a birth certificate when a home birth/delivery has occurred in Buncombe County. This can be done at the Health Registrar’s office by calling (828) 250-5214. If you are looking for an official, certified copy of a birth or death certificate, contact the Register of Deeds office at (828) 250-4300.