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Once paternity is established, the custody and support obligations of the father are the same as those that apply to married couples. Additionally, upon establishing paternity, the father may become responsible for the medical expenses related to the pregnancy and birth of the child.

If the mother is married when a child is conceived or born, NC law presumes that her husband is the child's father. In ance with NCGS 130A-101, the husband's name must be entered as the father on the child's birth certificate.

Estimated Time from the Date Request Keyed into the System to the Date Requested Service is Shipped ServiceAverage Processing Time for Orders Placed after 09/30/2022Birth Certificates - 1913 to 19705 MonthsDeath Certificates - 1930 to present5 MonthsMarriage Certificates - 1962 to present5 Months2 more rows

Anyone can apply and receive uncertified copies of certificates.

Establishing Paternity in North Carolina In North Carolina, listing someone as the father on the child's birth certificate is not valid proof of paternity, so state law provides two ways for a father to establish paternity: (1) affidavit of parentage; and (2) civil action.

How do I remove a parent listed on a birth certificate? NC law requires a court order to remove a parent from a birth certificate. A DNA Parentage Test Report is not sufficient documentation to provide to this office to remove a parent from a child's certificate of birth.

​Call NC Vital Records Paternity department at 919-792-5989 to schedule an appointment. Both mother and father must sign the affidavit.

Expedited service is currently only available by visiting us at the state office. If you would like to obtain your certificate in person, please make an appointment at NC Vital Records Appointments . Alternatively, you may visit the Register of Deeds office where the event occurred to obtain your certificate.